Halloween is a spooky time of year, and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious Halloween whoopie pies? These treats are sure to be a hit at any party, and they can be easily made with just a few simple ingredients. With so many variations, you can easily find a Halloween whoopie pie recipe that your whole family will love!
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HALLOWEEN WHOOPIE PIES
The cookies aren't just for Halloween. Make them year-round, using nonpareils in a rainbow of colors.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat until smooth. With mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture and applesauce, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until smooth (do not overmix).
- Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto two baking sheets. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cookie comes out clean, 10 to 14 minutes. With a thin metal spatula, immediately transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make filling: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners sugar, beating until smooth.
- Spread bottom of half the cookies with 1 tablespoon filling each; sandwich with remaining cookies, pressing gently so filling oozes out slightly. Sprinkle exposed filling with nonpareils. Let rest 15 minutes to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g
HALLOWEEN COOKIES AND CREAM WHOOPIE PIES
These handheld desserts are more than just a fun name. Soft, cakey cookies are stuffed with marshmallow cream cheese, then dipped in chocolate and festive sprinkles for a delightful Halloween treat.
Provided by Lasheeda Perry
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 whoopie pies
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pulse the cookies in a food processor to fine crumbs. Remove 1/3 cup crumbs to a medium bowl and reserve the remaining crumbs for the filling.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda into the medium bowl with the 1/3 cup crumbs. Set aside.
- Beat together the sugar, butter and vanilla in a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and beat until combined. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture; beat after each addition until just combined.
- Spoon 2 tablespoon-mounds of the batter (a 1-ounce ice cream scoop works well here) onto the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart. You should have about 12 cookies per baking sheet.
- Bake, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until the tops of the cookies spring back when lightly touched, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Reserve the parchment-lined baking sheets.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the filling. Spray a measuring cup and rubber spatula with nonstick cooking spray, then measure out the marshmallow cream and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the cream cheese and orange gel food coloring and combine using a handheld electric mixer. Gently fold in the remaining sandwich cookie crumbs.
- Flip half of the cooled cookies so they are flat-side up; spread each with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling. Sandwich them with the remaining cookies flat-side down.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring halfway through, 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds. Dip half of each whoopie pie into the chocolate, letting the excess drip off into the bowl, immediately dip into the sprinkles, then place on the parchment-lined baking sheets to harden, about 15 minutes.
Tips:
- Prepare ahead of time: You can make the whoopie pie batter and frosting up to 2 days in advance. Just store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble the pies.
- Use a cookie scoop: This will help you to get even-sized whoopie pies. If you don't have a cookie scoop, you can use a spoon, but be sure to level off the batter before baking.
- Bake the whoopie pies until they are just set: You don't want to overbake them, or they will be dry. A toothpick inserted into the center of a whoopie pie should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the whoopie pies cool completely before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Be creative with your decorations: You can use sprinkles, candy, or even edible glitter to decorate your whoopie pies. Get creative and have fun!
Conclusion:
Halloween whoopie pies are a fun and festive treat that is perfect for Halloween parties or gatherings. They are easy to make and can be decorated in many different ways. With a little creativity, you can make Halloween whoopie pies that are sure to impress your guests.
Here are some additional tips for making Halloween whoopie pies:
- If you don't have any Halloween sprinkles, you can use regular sprinkles or even crushed candy canes.
- For a more festive look, you can use orange and black frosting.
- You can also add a Halloween-themed candy to the center of each whoopie pie.
- These whoopie pies are also great for freezing. Just place them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Enjoy!
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