Ingredients and Weight:
For the Cookies:
* All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
* Cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (60g)
* Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
* Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
* Butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks or 225g)
* Granulated sugar: 1 1/4 cups (250g)
* Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
* Eggs: 2 large
* Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
For the Filling:
* Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces (225g)
* Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (113g)
* Powdered sugar: 2 cups (250g)
* Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
Difficulty Level: 2 (on a scale of 1-5)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop Dough Balls: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until set around the edges and firm to the touch.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Whoopie Pies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, pressing down gently to sandwich the filling.
Nutritional Information:
Per Serving (1 whoopie pie):
* Calories: 450
* Fat: 25g (15g saturated)
* Cholesterol: 75mg
* Sodium: 250mg
* Carbohydrates: 55g (3g fiber, 30g sugar)
* Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy chocolate cookies
- Creamy and sweet cream cheese filling
- Perfect for parties or a sweet treat
User Comments:
- "These whoopie pies were absolutely delicious! The cookies were perfectly chewy and the filling was so creamy and flavorful."
- "I loved the classic combination of chocolate and cream cheese. They were a huge hit with my friends and family."
- "The recipe was easy to follow and turned out so well. I'll definitely be making these again!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overbake the cookies, as they will become too dry.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before assembling the whoopie pies to prevent the filling from melting.
- If the filling is too thick, add a little milk to thin it out. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
