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Easy Chocolate Coffee Whoopie Pies – Soft Bakery-Style Coffee Dessert Sandwiches

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Chocolate Coffee Whoopie Pies are soft, bakery-style chocolate cakes filled with a rich coffee-infused cream, combining deep cocoa flavor with bold espresso notes for a perfect coffee lover’s dessert.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 whoopie pies

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (filling), softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder (filling)
  • 1 tbsp hot milk or water
  • 12 tbsp milk as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla.
  4. Mix milk and coffee in a separate cup.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients alternately until just mixed.
  6. Scoop batter onto trays and bake 10–12 minutes.
  7. Cool completely.
  8. For filling, dissolve espresso in hot milk or water.
  9. Beat butter, add powdered sugar, espresso mixture, and vanilla.
  10. Spread or pipe filling and sandwich cookies together.

Notes

  • Do not overmix batter to keep cakes soft.
  • Cool completely before filling to avoid melting cream.
  • Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian