Decadently delicious chocolate whoopie pies with a chocolate filling and drizzled with chocolate are going to be a family favorite. Make these a Valantine's Day treat by adding a chocolate heart to the center of the whoopie pies.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray either a baking sheet or whoopie pie pan with baking spray. Set aside.
Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Using a standing mixer, with paddle attachments, beat unsalted butter, shortening, and brown sugar until combined and smooth, about 5 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
Alternate between the flour and milk and gradually mix until combined.
Spoon 1 1⁄2 Tablespoon of batter into the prepared whoopie pie cavities or on the prepared baking sheet. If using a baking sheet, be sure to space the batter at least 3 inches apart as it will spread.
Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the tops are fluffy and bounce back when touched.
Allow the pies to cool before frosting. Recipe below.
Chocolate Frosting
Using a standing mixer, with paddle attachments or an electric mixer with beaters, beat the powdered sugar, unsalted butter, cocoa powder and heavy whipping cream until combined, smooth and stiff.
Scoop the frosting into the piping bag with tip.
Pair the whoopie pies with their size mate.
Pipe frosting onto the bottom of the whoopie pies and place the top on top of the frosting and press down lightly.
Chocolate drizzle
Drizzle with melted chocolate and place a Godiva heart in the center
Notes
Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe. Note 1: I use a rimmed baking sheet to make my whoopie pies. When I am giving as gifts, I use the whoopie pie pan. It is not a necessity to use the pan for delicious whoopie pies. If you are on a budget, I would not splurge on the pan. I'd rather have a great knife. :) Note 2: These whoopie pies are versatile. Use for so many holidays and celebrations. Use holiday sprinkles for any celebration to drizzle over the chocolate. Or use holiday chocolates such as a chocolate shamrock, for Saint Patrick's day.
I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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