RED VELVET WHOOPIE PIES

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Everyone gets a kick out of this fun take on the popular red velvet cake. Take a shortcut and use packaged cream cheese frosting for the filling. -Judi Dexheimer, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
TOPPINGS:
White baking chips, melted
Finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, sour cream, food coloring, vinegar and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cooled chocolate., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread filling on bottom of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies., Drizzle with melted baking chips; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until serving. Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw cookies in covered containers. Fill and decorate as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Lakoryanna Baylor
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These whoopie pies are perfect for a special occasion or just a sweet treat.


Jay Davila
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves red velvet cake.


ismail kabanle
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These whoopie pies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are worth the effort.


Salauddin lovelu Salauddin lovelu
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The cream cheese frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but the red velvet cake was perfect.


canute omanye
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I had some trouble getting the whoopie pies to rise evenly, but they still tasted great.


Jaaliyah harrison
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These whoopie pies are so cute and festive. They are perfect for any occasion.


Jenna James
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I love how moist and fluffy these whoopie pies are. The cream cheese frosting is also perfect.


Bill Gates
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These red velvet whoopie pies are my new favorite dessert! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Demi Navarette
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I made these whoopie pies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect.


Ramirez M
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These whoopie pies were delicious! The red velvet cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dj Amendo
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These red velvet whoopie pies were a hit at my last party! They were so moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


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