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    Home » Recipes » Chocolate Whoopie Pies

    Published: Feb 2, 2018 · Modified: Nov 1, 2020 by Jessica Robinson · This post may contain affiliate links

    Chocolate Whoopie Pies

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    Whoopie pies on white footed glass cake dish
    chocolate whoopie pies on white footed cake dish

    Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Peanut butter frosting are New England tradition. Whoopie Pies are moist cakes sandwiched together with peanut butter cream cheese frosting.

    Chocolate Whoopie pies with peanut butter frosting sitting on white glass footed cake dish

    One of my most popular desserts, rooted in New England with these moist, chocolatey cakes. Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Peanut Butter Frosting. Easy to make on a sheet pan and topped with peanut butter cream cheese frosting. It’s just the right amount of peanut butter. I’ve been making these for years and everyone loves them!

    Be sure and try Red Velvet Whoopie Pies, Chocolate Layered Cake with Raspberry Filling, Easy Chocolate Cupcakes, Chocolate Brioche French Toast, and Red Velvet Bundt Cake.

    They are super simple to make. This is the kind of cake that is even more moist the second day. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is amazing! This recipe makes twelve Whoopie pies. But, the good news is they freeze perfectly. So make a batch and plop them in the freezer. They thaw perfectly and quick, so you’ll have dessert ready when you crave it! I package them in six-inch clear clam shells, to keep them from getting mushed. But, you could just put them in a Rubbermaid container if you don’t have access to clam shells.

    How to make Chocolate Whoopie Pies:

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Step 2: In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and the sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time and combine. Add the vanilla extract. Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder.

    Step 3: Alternating, add the dry ingredients and the milk and sour cream. Scrape the sides and bottom of bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula.

    Step 4: Scoop the batter out onto two half sheet pans lined with parchment paper. Scoop using two tablespoons, making rounds. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cakes are set. Use your finger, gently touching the top of the cakes to be sure. Let cool completely. Spread peanut butter frosting on the flat side of the cooled cake and sandwich together with another cake.

    Chocolate Whoopie pies putting frosting on one half on a half sheet pan lined with white parchment paper
    homemade chocolate whoopie pies on a footed cake dish

    To make your life easier, put the frosting into a disposable pastry bag, cut off the end and pipe onto half of the cooled Whoopie pies. Then simply place on the top cakes. It’s as simple as that!

    If you happen to have allergies to peanut butter, you can simply eliminate that and do a regular cream cheese frosting. But, we really love the subtle taste of peanut butter with our moist chocolate cakes.

    More Quick Dessert Recipes:

    • Chewy Fudge Brownies
    • Perfected Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

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    Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Peanut Butter Frosting

    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time27 mins
    Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Peanut butter frosting are New England tradition. These wonderfully moist cakes are easy to make and filled with peanut butter cream cheese frosting.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, New England
    Servings: 12 Whoopie pies
    Calories: 683kcal
    Author: Jessica Robinson

    Ingredients

    Chocolate Whoopie Pies

    • ½ cup vegetable shortening
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • ½ cup sour cream OR full-fat Greek yogurt
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda

    Peanut Butter Frosting

    • 1 cup vegetable shortening
    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 3-4 tablespoons whole milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Chocolate Whoopie Pies

    • In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and the sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time and combine. Add the vanilla extract. Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
    • Alternating, add the dry ingredients and the milk and sour cream. Scrape the sides and bottom of bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula.
    • Scoop the batter out onto two half sheet pans lined with parchment paper. Scoop using two tablespoons, making rounds. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cakes are set. Use your finger, gently touching the top of the cakes to be sure. Let cool completely. Spread peanut butter frosting on the flat side of the cooled cake and sandwich together with another cake.

    Peanut Butter Frosting

    • In a large mixing bowl, use the beater attachment to cream together shortening, cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Add salt and whole milk until whipped and creamy. Adjust the milk as needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 683kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sherry says

      December 25, 2021 at 3:03 am

      Can you use butter flavored Crisco for frosting?

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        December 25, 2021 at 12:41 pm

        Yes, absolutely you can use buttered flavor Crisco in this recipe!

        Reply
    2. Laura says

      April 17, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      I haven’t made whoopie pies in years. I always begged my mom to make them for my birthday every year when I was in Elementary school! Remember when you could still take home baked goods to your kids classroom? Anyway…I have to give this recipe a try.

      Reply
    3. Paige says

      February 13, 2018 at 7:24 pm

      Can’t wait to try these, but I can’t find where the peanut butter is supposed to be added. Am I missing it somewhere in the frosting instructions?

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        February 13, 2018 at 7:28 pm

        Thanks Paige! Yes, I fixed the instructions. You add the peanut butter with the powdered sugar and shortening, etc. Instructions have been updated! Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    4. Emily says

      February 12, 2018 at 8:31 pm

      5 stars
      Chocolate and peanut butter is THE BEST combination ever!

      Reply
    5. Dana says

      February 12, 2018 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      These are so fun! I’ve never thought to make them myself at home before.

      Reply
    6. swathi says

      February 12, 2018 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      You combined chocolate and peanut butter what else I can say. Best chocolate whoopie pie recipe. I need to try it my kids loves both.

      Reply
    7. cookilicious says

      February 12, 2018 at 7:36 pm

      Yummm..my husband’s favorite combo..chocolate and peanut butter… 🙂 Nice recipe

      Reply
    8. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

      February 12, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      You know, I don’t think my kids have ever had Whoopie Pies… I need to change that! Love the peanut butter frosting!

      Reply
    9. deepika says

      February 06, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      4 stars
      Good dessert, i would love to try it

      Reply
    10. Tracy Koslicki says

      February 03, 2018 at 5:16 am

      5 stars
      Oh where in New England??? I’m from NH! And peanut butter frosting…. it sounds divine!!

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        February 03, 2018 at 12:56 pm

        Hello Tracy!! I grew up on a small farm in Connecticut. My grandmother came from Berlin, NH. We still have family there! Thanks for visiting!

        Reply
    11. Luci says

      February 03, 2018 at 2:35 am

      I love the combo of peanut butter and chocolate. I have to make these asap.

      Reply
    12. Jillian says

      February 03, 2018 at 2:19 am

      5 stars
      This entails 3 or my most favorite things: Whoopie pie, peanut butter and chocolate! Yum!

      Reply
    13. Lisa | Garlic + Zest says

      February 03, 2018 at 12:55 am

      5 stars
      You are KILLING ME! You’ve mashed up two fabulous flavors into one heavenly bite. Save some for me!

      Reply
    14. Emily Hill says

      February 02, 2018 at 11:59 pm

      5 stars
      Chocolate and peanut butter is the most magical combination!

      Reply

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