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    Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    Published: Feb 9, 2015 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    These Red Velvet Whoopie Pies make a great Valentine’s Day treat. You can make them from scratch and they taste so much better and less money out-of-pocket. The filling is even homemade. Don’t let this homemade recipe scare you away, it is actually easier than you think. Follow these step-by-step instructions for a tasty treat.

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    red velvet whoppie pie ingredients

    Ingredients 

    2½ cups flour
    1 tbsp. cocoa powder
    1½ tsp. baking soda
    ½ tsp. salt
    ½ cup butter, soft, plus 4 tbsp also
    ¼ cup softened shortening
    1 cup sugar
    1 egg
    2 tsp. vanilla
    1 cup buttermilk
    1 tbsp. red food color

    Icing 
    4 oz. cream cheese
    1.5  cups powdered sugar

    red velvet whoppie pie process

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees then line baking sheets with parchment paper

    2. In a bowl, sift your flour, then add cocoa, soda and salt together mix with a wire whisk

    3. In a separate bowl using an electric mixer or Kitchenaid , mix the butter, shortening and sugar till it looks light and a wee bit fluffy.

    4. Add egg, 1 tsp. vanilla and food coloring. Mix until combined.

    5. Add flour and milk in two additions, alternating between each until completely combined.

    6. Scoop batter about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. You should have about 16 whoopee pies

    7. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and cool for 5 minutes before placing on wire rack to cool completely.

    Frosting

    8.  Beat cream cheese and remaining 4 tbsp butter until creamy. Continue to mix on low and slowly adding powdered sugar until combined. Then add remaining 1 tsp. vanilla and mix until just combined.

    9. Pipe frosting on half of the cookies and then sandwich them together with the other halves.

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2½ cups flour
    • 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
    • 1½ tsp. baking soda
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • ½ cup butter soft, plus 4 tbsp also
    • ¼ cup softened shortening
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 2 tsp. vanilla
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 tbsp. red food color
    • Icing
    • 4 oz. cream cheese
    • 1.5 cups powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees then line baking sheets with parchment paper
    • In a bowl, sift your flour, then add cocoa, soda and salt together mix with a wire whisk
    • In a separate bowl using an electric mixer or Kitchenaid , mix the butter, shortening and sugar till it looks light and a wee bit fluffy.
    • Add egg, 1 tsp. vanilla and food coloring. Mix until combined.
    • Add flour and milk in two additions, alternating between each until completely combined.
    • Scoop batter about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. You should have about 16 whoopee pies
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and cool for 5 minutes before placing on wire rack to cool completely.
    • Frosting
    • Beat cream cheese and remaining 4 tbsp butter until creamy. Continue to mix on low and slowly adding powdered sugar until combined. Then add remaining 1 tsp. vanilla and mix until just combined.
    • Pipe frosting on half of the cookies and then sandwich them together with the other halves.

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