Description
Celebrate the season of love with these Valentine’s Red Velvet Whoopie Pies! Soft, fluffy red velvet cakes sandwiched together with a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling. These vibrant, delicious treats are perfect for sharing with your special someone or as a fun, festive addition to any Valentine’s Day celebration. They’re easy to make and absolutely irresistible!
Ingredients
For the Whoopie Pies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (or as needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
-
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
-
Prepare the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
-
Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
-
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk and vinegar. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
-
Scoop the batter: Use a spoon or an ice cream scoop to drop tablespoon-sized portions of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
-
Bake the pies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
-
Make the cream cheese filling: While the pies are cooling, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy.
-
Assemble the whoopie pies: Once the red velvet cookies have cooled, spread a generous amount of cream cheese filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, flat side down, to form a sandwich.
-
Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container. These are best enjoyed within a few days for maximum freshness!
Notes
- You can substitute the cream cheese filling with buttercream frosting for a different flavor.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle with red sprinkles or dust with powdered sugar.
- The batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: red velvet whoopie pies, Valentine’s Day dessert, whoopie pies, red velvet cookies, cream cheese filling, Valentine’s treats