I feel like it’s been forever since we’ve done a dessert post. It probably hasn’t even been a full week, but still…I’m going through withdrawls. Valentine’s day is right around the corner and it is high time we post some sweet treats for your sweetie.
I am really happy with how these Whoopie Pies turned out. Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies with Strawberry Whipped Cream Filling. Need I say more?
Ok, I’ll say more. I was slightly scared about trying to form these into hearts, but with the help of a cookie cutter it was really simple. They held their shape and baked perfectly, just slightly golden. They turned out adorable if I do say so myself. And I do.
But more importantly they tasted really good too. I’ve always been a fan of strawberries in my desserts. They add a pop of color and an extra dose of sweetness, which I heart. Taste…a 10, presentation…a 10, creativity…a 10. The judges rule they’re perfect.
Also…Jen gave me the Whoopie Pie book pictured below for Christmas and I’m finally getting around to using it. There are lots of fun and creative things that I can’t wait to try!! Thanks Jen 🙂
Here’s what you’ll need
Start by creaming together butter, shortening and both sugars
In a small bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside
Add the eggs and buttermilk and beat until combined
In a measuring cup combine the milk, vinegar and baking soda
Add milk mixture as well as the dry flour mixture and beat until just combined
In goes the vanilla, mix until completely combined then fold in the mini chocolate chips
We used a heart shaped cookie cutter to form heart shaped whoopie pies. Pop those in the oven
Using the whisk attachment beat cream until you form firm peaks. Carefully fold in the confectioners’ sugar
Carefully fold in the strawberry jelly too
Assemble the whoopie pies by spreading filling on the flat side of cakes and sandwiching sliced strawberries in the center
These turned out so cute!
And they taste good too! A fun Valentine’s Day treat for your sweetie!
- 2ÂĽ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1ÂĽ cups heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons strawberry jelly
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, shortening, sugar and brown sugar until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and the buttermilk and beat until combined.
- In a measuring cup, combine the milk, baking soda and vinegar.
- Add the milk mixture to the batter along with the sifted flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined.
- Add the vanilla then beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until completely combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Using a spoon, drop about 1 tablespoon of batter at a time onto the baking sheets.
- Space them at least 2 inches apart.
- If you want heart shaped whoopie pies, use a small heart shaped cookie cutter to form a heart shape then carefully pull the cutter away leaving the batter in a heart shape.
- Or use a whoopie pie pan with heart molds.
- Bake 1 sheet at a time for about 10 minutes, or until the cakes have just started to brown. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- To make the filling, pour the heavy cream into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
- Beat until it forms firm peaks.
- Carefully fold in the confectioners’ sugar and the jelly.
- To assemble the whoopie pies, spread the filling on the flat sides of 2 cakes.
- Top with 3 or so sliced strawberries and place the other whoopie pie on top.
- You’ll want filling on both of the whoopie pies to act like a glue.
