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Valentine’s Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe

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Delightful Valentine’s Red Velvet Whoopie Pies featuring soft, cocoa-infused red velvet cookies sandwiched with a creamy, smooth cream cheese frosting. These heart-shaped treats are perfect for a romantic occasion or a sweet celebration.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (natural unsweetened)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon (1 oz.) red gel food coloring

Filling

  • 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter or a template cut out from card stock to lightly stencil hearts about one inch apart. Place stencils facing down on parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cream Butter: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter on medium-high speed for about 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add Sugar and Egg: Add the light brown sugar and beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is fluffy and well combined. Mix in vanilla extract and the large egg, scraping down the sides as needed to blend everything thoroughly.
  5. Incorporate Buttermilk and Food Coloring: Beat in the buttermilk and red gel food coloring until combined.
  6. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: On low speed, gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
  7. Pipe Cookies: Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a ½ inch round tip (or a zip-lock bag with the corner cut). Pipe a simple “V” shape inside each heart stencil on the parchment paper as the dough will spread during baking.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the centers appear set. Remove from oven and let cool on pan for 10 minutes.
  9. Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool fully before filling.
  10. Make Filling: In a clean bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and continue beating until fluffy.
  11. Assemble Whoopie Pies: Transfer filling to a piping bag with a large round tip (or zip-lock bag with corner cut). Pair cookies by size and shape. Pipe filling onto the flat side of one cookie, leaving a little edge space, then sandwich with another cookie flat side down.
  12. Store: Place assembled whoopie pies in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. Best served chilled.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and filling.
  • The red gel food coloring provides vibrant color without altering batter consistency.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep cookies soft and tender.
  • Cooling cookies completely before filling prevents melting of the cream cheese frosting.
  • Store whoopie pies in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: Valentine's Day, Red Velvet, Whoopie Pies, Heart-shaped cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert, Romantic Treat

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