Red Velvet Whoopie Pies (Printable version)
Soft red velvet cookies paired with fluffy marshmallow cream create a nostalgic dessert.
# What you need:
→ For the Red Velvet Cookies
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring
11 - ½ cup buttermilk
→ For the Marshmallow Filling
12 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 1 jar marshmallow crème
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - Pinch of salt
# How To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated. Mix in red food coloring until color is evenly distributed.
05 - On low speed, alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk in three additions, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
06 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop 24 evenly sized mounds of batter onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies are set and spring back lightly when touched in the center.
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Add marshmallow crème, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and well combined.
10 - Pair cookies by size. Pipe or spread 1 to 2 tablespoons filling onto flat side of one cookie, then top with its matching pair. Serve immediately or refrigerate 15 minutes to set filling.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marshmallow filling tastes like childhood summers and campfire memories
- These travel better than cupcakes and disappear faster at parties
- The red velvet color makes people gasp before they even take a bite
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes tough cookies, so stop as soon as you see no dry flour
- The filling sets up beautifully after 15 minutes in the fridge, making them easier to stack and transport
- Room temperature ingredients prevent curdling and ensure smooth incorporation
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size so pairs match up perfectly
- Chill the assembled pies for 15 minutes before serving for cleaner eating