Candy Cane Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Creamy Vanilla Filling
Enjoy these scrumptious Candy Cane Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Creamy Vanilla Filling that add a perfect twist to the traditional whoopie pie. Soft, cakey chocolate cookies sandwich a delectable vanilla cream cheese filling with a hint of crushed candy cane for a delightful crunch.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and cream of tartar.
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In a large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with the sugar at medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Beat in the eggs and pure vanilla extract.
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At low speed, beat in the dry ingredients, milk, and chocolai powder in 3 alternating additions; scrape down the side and bottom of the bowl as necessary.
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Using a 2-tablespoon ice cream scoop, scoop 10 level mounds of batter onto each baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
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Bake the cakes in the lower and upper thirds of the oven for about 12 minutes, until risen; shift the pans from top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking.
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Transfer the cakes to racks and let cool completely. Repeat with the remaining batter, allowing the baking sheets to cool between batches.
FILLING
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, softened unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar, pure vanilla extract, and kosher salt until thick and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
FINISH WITH
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Scoop 3 tablespoons of the filling onto the flat side of half of the cooled cakes.
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Close with the remaining cakes, pressing the filling to the edges.
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Roll the edges in crushed candy canes and serve.
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