These Chocolate Whoopie Pies are an easy cake mix cookie that everyone will enjoy.
One thing that my husband is known for is making homemade pizza. He and his brothers used to own a small pizza place about 10 years ago. It was fun, but very eye-opening. We learned that you need to have a substantial amount of money in savings to keep your business going through those first few tough years.
After a year and a half, we had to sell the place, and everyone moved on to other jobs. But my husband still makes pizza for us a few times a month. We also prepare pizza for anyone in our church who may need a meal, typically for families who have recently had a baby.
Last week, we were scheduled to bring pizza to a family that had just had a baby girl. Of course, that meant I needed to be on the ball with a delicious dessert to go with the pizza. I wanted to make something that wouldn't produce a lot of extra treats, because I knew they wouldn't want the extra goodies sitting around, and I couldn't leave them in my house. I still struggle with self-control when it comes to sweets.
These cake mix cookies are perfect because when you fill them with frosting, there are only 12 cookies to deal with. Six went out the door immediately after I ate one. They were truly amazing, and they took me back to my childhood. I grew up in Amish country in PA, and these cookies taste just like the whoopie pies we would buy from the Amish family store. These tasted so much like the Amish cookies I had just eaten that I had to eat another one right away. Bad for the diet, but oh, so worth it.
Now I had totally planned on dividing the frosting into red, white, and blue. But...that was before I realized I was completely out of red gel color. So, I went with the classic white marshmallow butter cream for these bad boys. If you want to get all patriotic, you could dip the edges of the frosting in some colored sprinkles. I was on a time schedule, and barely had time to make these and snap a few pictures before my husband had to drop them off. I suppose that's poor planning on my part, but I'm glad I was able to get a few pictures to share with you.
You need these cookies like now. Promise me that you will give them a try...but I suggest making them only if you have someone to share them with.
Recipe
Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Chocolate cake mix cookies filled with a marshmallow butter cream
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- ⅓ cup water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
For the Marshmallow Butter Cream
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup marshmallow cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Beat on low for 1 minute, and beat on medium for 2 minutes.
- Drop by spoonful onto a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove to a wax paper-lined counter and cool completely.
- Beat the butter, marshmallow cream, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Then, slowly add the powdered sugar and whipping cream until the mixture is creamy.
- Spread half of the cookies with the filling and top with the remaining cookies. Store in a very loosely sealed container for 3-4 days.
Notes
Do not store these cookies in a tightly sealed container. They will become extremely soft and sticky.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 235Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 107mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 0gSugar: 26gProtein: 1g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
More fun red treats to celebrate with on July 4th.
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
Love the whoopie pies and those firecracker cupcakes are too cool!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much Ashley!! 😉
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
How fun. I love whoppie pies because it reminds me of Oatmeal Cream Pies which I was obsessed with! Now I know they are different but anything with marshmallow cream seems to just peek my interest!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Ohhhh I love the oatmeal cream pies too!! 😉
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
We love whoopie pies! So many great treats for 4th of July!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
We love them too! And thank you!!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
What a neat little fact about your husband owning a pizza restaurant back in the day! These whoopie pies look so delicious.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Nicole!! 🙂
Marcie
These look so chocolatey and delicious! I've never made whoopie pies. Clearly I need to change that!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, yes you do!!! 😉 Make these!! 🙂
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
Love how easy these little whoopie pies are! Love the look of those vanilla fudge whoopie pies, too!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Jessica!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Look how puffy!!! Loving these fat little pies 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Hayley!! 😉
sally @ sallys baking addiction
I adore how puffy and thick these are Jocelyn!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Sally!! 😉
madscar
Uaaau this is amazing:) Love it!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks madscar!! 😉
Renee@chocolatepeanutbutterohmy
These are gorgeous! so decadent 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Renee!! 😉
Heather
I definitely need to try whoopie pies, they look scrumptious!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, you do!! SO good!!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria
I love making treats for families that just had a baby...which seems every one is having babies! So I'll have to make these next time!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, someone always seems to be just about due! 😉 But I definitely love blessing a family who needs the extra help!
Tieghan
How cool your husband had a pizza shop and how nice of you guys to make them for people. Really we need to become neighbors in the near future! That way we can swap goodies! Like these whoopie pies! They look awesome and I would love one right now since I am dessertless and have not made a dessert in over a week! I need to get back in the kitchen. I miss it!
Awesome job, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much Teighan!! Yes, let's become neighbors someday soon! 😉 That would be way cool to share all of our deliciousness!!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl
I love these, Jocelyn! And now I'm really bummed I don't live closer to you - then you could bring me some of these whoopie pies AND have your husband make me a pizza. I'd be in heaven! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha!! We would do it for you too!! 😉
Averie @ Averie Cooks
I just made choc cookies too - and I ALMOST stuffed them. But then got lazy (and decided I didnt 'need' to) but I wish I had. Great job on these!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks so much Averie!! I'm sure your cookies were still superb!! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I love whoopie pies - so delish. I never had a whoopie pie when we were in PA, now I feel like I missed out, although I ate my weight in pretzels! 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
Well make these right up and I promise you won't feel like you missed out then!! 😉
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
It's great making things for other people! I love doing it because I don't have to worry about eating it all or wasting! These look yummy!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I totally agree!! Thanks!! 😉
Wendy
So many times, especially around holidays, time gets limited. Having a fun and yummy recipe like this to pull out is fantastic! They are great just chocolaty and gooey looking but sprinkles could dress them up and make them occasion specific. Thanks, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes!! You're so welcome girl!! 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
These look delicious! I love whoopie pies. Its like double cookies. Plus frosting? Yum
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks!! And who doesn't like double cookies, right?! 😉
Mary.
If you want to make this recipe truly "patriotic", you can tint the cream. red, and blue. (separately).
Jocelyn Brubaker
So true!! 😉