These chocolate whoopie pies are a classic sandwich cookie made with two soft cocoa cake-like cookies filled with a cream cheese frosting. These are such a fun treat that everyone loves!
More chocolate dessert recipes we love include triple chocolate chip cookies, Rolo cookies and homemade brownies.
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Classic Whoopie Pies
These chocolate whoopie pies are a mix between a homemade Oreo and a chocolate cupcake. They’re soft and fluffy sandwich cookie filled with homemade cream cheese frosting, and they are chocolate dessert that never disappoints!
As much as I love pumpkin whoopie pies or this gingerbread whoopie pie recipe in season, this easy classic chocolate whoopie pie recipe is one cookie recipe that is always welcome year round. I mean, when is chocolate ever not a good idea?
How to Make Chocolate Whoopie Pies
In a small heavy bottom pot, melt the butter and chocolate chips over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk or sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, sour cream, vinegar and vanilla. Then add in the flour mixture and mix until combined. Do not over mix.
Use a medium cookie scoop drop the cookies onto the pan about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the centers no longer look wet. Allow them to cool on the pan for a couple minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.
Once the cookies have cooled, frost the BOTTOM of the cookies (generously) and then grab another cookie to put on top and gently press the two cookies together.
Baking Tips
- Not too sweet. Use semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa powder. This way you can control the amount of added sugar.
- Batter, not dough. The texture of the batter will be more cake-like than resembling a cookie dough. So, don’t be alarmed!
- Doneness. The cookies will still be quite soft when taken out of the oven. As long as they are no longer wet in the middle, they should be ready. They will continue to set as they cool.
- Assembly. Once your cookies have cooled, flip over half of them. Frost only those! Then grab another cookie and place it on top.
- Cookie size. Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the batter for even sizes. It’s going to be rather difficult to make a sandwich with two different sized cookies!
- Texture and consistency. For light and fluffy results, avoid overmixing the batter.
- Piping bag. For a neater-looking center, pipe the frosting in a circular motion using a piping bag. The best whoopie cookies have the perfect cookie-to-frosting ratio, so be generous with your filling!
FAQs
A whoopie pie is basically a handheld sandwich cookie that has a soft cake-like texture.
I usually fill mine with a classic buttercream or cream cheese frosting but a fluffy marshmallow frosting or easy peanut butter frosting would taste delicious.The great thing about these cookies is you can really use whatever sweet creamy whoopie pie filling you like!
Both and can we add sandwich cookie in the mix, too. It’s small round shape reminds you of a cookie while the soft texture is cake-like. It’s almost like a small inverted cupcake with frosting sandwiched in the middle of two cookies!
Storing Whoopie Pies
- Store: These cookies will stay fresh for up to 3 days in the fridge when kept in an airtight container. In my opinion, they taste even better the next day!
- Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months and bring them out to thaw a couple of hours before eating.
More delicious chocolate desserts include slow cooker chocolate cake and chocolate souffle!
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Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ½ cups (325 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- ½ Tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting:
- 6 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ½ cup butter , softened
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a small heavy bottom pot, melt the butter and chocolate chips over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk or sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, sour cream, vinegar and vanilla. Then add in the flour mixture and mix until combined. Do not over mix.
- Use a medium cookie scoop or Tablespoon to drop the cookies onto the pan about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the centers no longer look wet. Allow them to cool on the pan for a couple minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.
Frosting
- While the cookies are cooling, whip up your cream cheese frosting. Beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Once smooth, beat in the cream cheese. Then slowly add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add a pinch of salt if desired. Set aside until cookies have cooled.
- Once the cookies have cooled, frost the BOTTOM of the cookies (generously) and then grab another cookie to put on top and gently press the two cookies together.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Chocolate, Chocolate Cookies, Cookies, Desserts, Freezer-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Am I missing something when do you add the butter and choc. Chips?
The butter and chocolate chips are melted together in the first step. In a small heavy bottom pot, melt the butter and chocolate chips over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. Hope that helps!
Can’t wait to make these! Such an awesome idea! Great job😊
I hope you enjoy!
They look fantastic! I’m going to make them today for my son. He can help me make them. Thanks!
So fun! Enjoy :)
I love making it in the weekends and adding to my kids lunchbox for dessert during the week
Great idea, Tatiana!