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Valentine’s Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Valentine’s Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Soft, heart-shaped red velvet cookies sandwiched with a fluffy cream cheese filling. These festive whoopie pies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, combining classic red velvet flavor with a playful presentation.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 whoopie pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
  • 6 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature (for filling)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract for filling
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar sifted

Method
 

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Trace heart shapes onto the parchment and flip it over so the markings are underneath.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
  4. Add buttermilk and red gel food coloring, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Transfer batter to a piping bag with a round tip and pipe heart shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until centers are set. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. For the filling, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
  9. Pipe filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies, flat side down, and gently press together.

Notes

For extra Valentine flair, sprinkle the filling edges with pink or red sanding sugar. Store refrigerated and bring to room temperature before serving.