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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.
4
39 min
TOTAL TIME
435
CALORIES
$0.59
PER SERVING
Candy Cane Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Creamy Vanilla Filling
Directions
CAKE
15 min
PREP TIME
24 min
COOK TIME
39 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and cream of tartar.
3
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.
4
Beat in the eggs and pure vanilla extract.
5
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.
6
Using a 2-tablespoon ice cream scoop, scoop 10 level mounds of batter onto each baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
7
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.
8
Transfer the cakes to racks and let cool completely. Repeat with the remaining batter, allowing the baking sheets to cool between batches.
FILLING
9
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
10
Scoop 3 tablespoons of the filling onto the flat side of half of the cooled cakes.
11
Close with the remaining cakes, pressing the filling to the edges.
12
Roll the edges in crushed candy canes and serve.
Health Info
Macros
48g
CARBS
25g
FAT
4g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
GLUTEN FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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