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Halloween Whoopie Pies Treat

Halloween Whoopie Pies: A Spooky Treat
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These spooky Halloween Whoopie Pies are the perfect festive treat! Soft chocolate cookies sandwich a creamy orange filling, making them a delightful and easy dessert for your Halloween celebration.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cookies:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • For the Filling:
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • Orange food coloring (optional)
  • Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Make the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla and milk until desired consistency is reached. Add orange food coloring, if using.
  8. Assemble: Spread filling on the flat side of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies. Roll edges in Halloween sprinkles.
  9. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

For extra spooky fun, try using different food colorings to create various Halloween-themed filling colors. Get creative with your sprinkle selection too!

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