Red Velvet Whoopie Pies (Printable)
Soft red velvet cookies sandwiched with fluffy marshmallow cream for a delightful treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Red Velvet Cookies
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
10 - 1 tbsp red food coloring
→ Marshmallow Filling
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
12 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 1 cup marshmallow creme
14 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
15 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - Mix in the buttermilk and red food coloring until the batter is evenly colored and smooth.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
06 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are set and spring back when lightly touched. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in marshmallow creme, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy.
09 - Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the marshmallow filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to create sandwiches.
10 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for extended freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marshmallow filling tastes like a fluffy cloud, literally. It is so light you might accidentally eat three before realizing what happened.
- These travel beautifully and actually taste better on day two, when the cookies have softened slightly and the flavors have mingled together.
02 -
- The cookies must cool completely before filling, or the marshmallow cream will melt into a sticky mess that slides right off the warm cookie.
- Room temperature ingredients blend together smoothly and prevent the batter from separating or looking curdled.
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform sized whoopie pies that bake evenly and look professionally made.
- Chill the assembled whoopie pies for 30 minutes before serving to make them easier to handle and eat.