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Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Delightful Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with a creamy filling perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 p pies
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Adds moisture and a slight tanginess
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Provides deep sweetness
  • ½ cup White Sugar Balances richness
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Creates fluffy texture
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • ⅓ cup Cocoa Powder Provides chocolate flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Base for the batter
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring Gel preferred for vibrant color
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and gives fluffy texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Ties together flavors

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • electric mixer

Method
 

How to Make Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
  1. Create a stencil: Craft a heart-shaped stencil on parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars: Beat softened unsalted butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla: Incorporate egg and vanilla extraction into the mixture.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually fold in dry ingredients along with buttermilk.
  6. Color the batter: Add red food coloring until desired hue is reached.
  7. Pipe the cookies: Use a piping bag to pipe the batter onto the parchment paper following heart outlines.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake cookies for 10 minutes.
  9. Cool completely: Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
  10. Make the frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  11. Assemble the whoopie pies: Pipe frosting between two cookies to create a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1whoopie pieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with additional cocoa powder for a finishing touch.

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