These Red Velvet Whoopie Pies are a red velvet dream come true! Two cookies with fabulous red velvet flavor and the perfect cream filling!
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies! Does it get any better than that? Not for me baby.
The cookie portion of this whoopie pie has a lovely soft and tender texture. It also had more chocolate than a lot of Red Velvet treats which make me love this recipe even more. It has three types of chocolate in it. I mean, which other Red Velvet Whoopie Pie recipe can say that? It has a little milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate and cocoa all mixed together to create the perfect chocolate flavor. The cookie batter is very thick so I suggest you use a stand-up mixer.
The cream cheese filling was perfect. I used one teaspoon of vanilla extract instead of the vanilla bean. These where AMAZING!
They’re perfect to make for a special Christmas treat or for your special Valentine.
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 1 Ounce Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chopped
- 1/2 Ounce Milk Chocolate Chopped
- 12 Ounces Unsalted Butter Melted
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tablespoon Red Food Coloring
- 2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
Filling:
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter at Room Temperature
- 2 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpats.
- Combine the semisweet and milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50 percent power until melted, about 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
- In the bowl of a stand-up mixer mix the melted butter, sour cream, eggs, vinegar, vanilla and food coloring just until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in four equal batches, mixing each batch completely before adding the next. Stir in the melted chocolate.
- Scoop batter, using a medium cookie scoop (I leveled the scoop off), onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cookies spring back when lightly pressed, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Beat the cream cheese and butter with a mixer until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract.
- Sandwich a heaping tablespoonful of filling between 2 cookies; repeat with the remaining cookies and filling. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
- Note: These obviously need to be stored in the fridge because of the cream cheese. I thought they tasted significantly better as they came to room temp.
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Source: Food Network
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Erin @ Making Memories says
January 6, 2013 at 6:42 amThese look wonderful. I just tried red velvet tonight and it was wonderful. Can’t wait to make these!
Eliana says
February 14, 2011 at 9:44 pmThese look so delicious. And I love your cookie to filling ratio. I can never get enough filling in whoopie pies.
Annie says
February 11, 2011 at 1:19 amThanks for stopping by my blog! I haven't gotten the chance to make whoopie pie but yours look so delicious. Great picture!
claire says
February 10, 2011 at 9:45 pmi made some of these last week! they were phenomenal!
Val says
February 10, 2011 at 7:06 pmLooks amazing!! All of that filling is incredible!
Meaghan Luby says
February 8, 2011 at 5:19 pmi love some whoopie pies! i haven't made them myself yet but, this seems like a good reason to try it out! thanks for sharing 😀
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Leslie says
February 8, 2011 at 5:19 pmI am seeing these everywhere..must be Valentines Day! They look delicious!
Shelby says
February 6, 2011 at 10:50 pmYum! Its funny, I made a red velvet cake for Grumpy's birthday and now I am seeing red velvet everywhere!
Monet says
February 5, 2011 at 5:40 amHi Kathleen! Yes, these would be PERFECT for Valentine's Day. I only wish that they shipped well (I have so many loved ones far away this year!) Thank you for sharing your sweet treat with me. I hope you have a great weekend. I'm ready for some warmth!
Green Girl says
February 4, 2011 at 4:50 amthese are just perfect for valentine's day.
thanks for sharing Kathleen
have a wonderful rest of the week
Raina says
February 4, 2011 at 1:31 amI love, love whoopie pies. These look delicious and perfect for Valentine's Day:)
Sue says
February 3, 2011 at 7:53 pmThey look so delicious and beautiful! Love the blue cake stand too:)
teresa says
February 3, 2011 at 6:22 pmthese are so pretty, perfect for v-day!
That Girl says
February 3, 2011 at 5:05 pmI bet these will turn up in many households on Valentines Day!
Nina says
February 3, 2011 at 4:46 pmWow, these look amazing! Perfect for Valentine's Day!! Beautiful job on these!
Sophia says
February 3, 2011 at 4:05 pmPerfect for Valentine's Day!! I've actually never had a whoopie pie before!
Shellbelle says
February 3, 2011 at 3:59 pmOh my, these just set my heart to flutter!
Marymary says
February 3, 2011 at 3:43 pmQue pinta! me encanta todo lo “red velvet” jajaja esta receta se ve estupenda y la de las cake balls tambien!
Un besito
Roxan says
February 3, 2011 at 5:09 amYum, yum and more yum. I love red velvet and I love whoopie pies! You totally need to make another batch of these on valentines day.
Velva says
February 3, 2011 at 2:49 amYour whoopie pies rock! They came out delightful. I know they did not last long.
Velva
Jennifurla says
February 3, 2011 at 2:46 amYours look like perfection, tie them up in little bags for co-workers. A special treat for valentines for sure.
Lynda says
February 3, 2011 at 2:44 amThese loook amazing; I always wish that red velvet cake had a bit more chocolate, so I'll have to try these. Thanks!
deb says
February 3, 2011 at 1:36 amyou are on a red velvet roll!!!! these look way tooooo gooood!
The Food Hound says
February 3, 2011 at 1:21 amI'm in a sweets mood. Looking at this picture is not helping 🙂
Ann says
February 3, 2011 at 12:41 amThese are wonderful. I want to eat the whole plate of them!
Kim says
February 3, 2011 at 12:28 amHere is the thing with this recipe…I would not be able to stop eating them! I love everything about them.