Red Velvet Whoopie Pies (Printable)

Tender red velvet cookies sandwich a luscious cream cheese filling for delightful sweet treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Red Velvet Cookies

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
10 - 1 tbsp red food coloring
11 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
12 - 1 tsp white vinegar

→ Cream Cheese Filling

13 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
14 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
15 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
16 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
05 - Mix in red food coloring and vinegar until evenly distributed.
06 - Add half the dry ingredients, mixing gently. Pour in the buttermilk, then add remaining dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cookies are set and spring back lightly when touched. Cool completely on wire racks.
09 - Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
10 - Pair cookies of similar size. Spread or pipe about 1 tablespoon of filling onto the flat side of one cookie; top with another cookie to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between cake and cookie, tender but substantial enough to hold together
  • That classic red velvet flavor with cream cheese is a combination that just works every single time
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make these tough, stop mixing as soon as the dry ingredients disappear
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling or the filling will melt right off
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sized cookies that pair up perfectly
  • Chill the assembled whoopie pies for 30 minutes before serving to help them hold their shape

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