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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Cathy Roma Published: Feb 5, 2019

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Can’t think of a better way to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day than tender red velvet whoopie pies filled with tangy cream cheese icing! Soft and pillowy, bright and vibrant, you’re going to love these sweet sandies!

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Red velvet is without a doubt my family’s favorite cake flavor. So it should come as no surprise that when I told my boys I was going to make whoopie pies they requested (okay, begged for) red velvet. I considered filling them with a more traditional marshmallow-y filling, but red velvet just isn’t red velvet without that tangy cream cheese icing.

A whoopie pie is quite simply two soft cookies with a creamy filling or frosting sandwiched in between. A classic whoopie pie is a light chocolate cake filled with a vanilla cream or marshmallow filling. You can even skip making your own filling and use marshmallow fluff if you’re pressed for time.

The key to a perfect whoopie pie is proportions. Think two slightly mounded cookies that are equally matched in diameter. The filling, most easily applied with a pastry bag, should be spread almost to the edge of the bottom cookie, as it will spread slightly when the top is popped on.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

These tasty little sandwich cookies are perfect Valentine’s Day treats. They are adoreably red and pleasantly sweet without overdoing it. This recipe makes over two dozen so they’re ideal for sharing too. 

So if you’re feeling festive this Valentine’s Day and your sweetheart isn’t about chocolate or flowers, give these babies a go. And you can dip the edges in colorful sanding sugar or little candy hearts for an extra sprinkle of love!

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Tips for success

  • Red velvet gets it’s signature taste and texture by a small amount of cocoa powder, buttermilk, baking soda, and a splash of vinegar, added in the right order and never over-mixed. The result is tender, slightly spongy cake that feels airy, not dense.
  • Bake on parchment to prevent sticking.
  • Cool completely before filling with the cream cheese frosting so the frosting doesn’t melt and run.
  • Use a small ice cream scoop in leveled portions so your cookies are the same size and match up when sandwiching.
  • Pair up tops and bottoms and flip over one of each before filling. Press slightly to adhere when sandwiching, but not so much that the filling squeezes out.
  • Store your whoopie pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I prefer them served at room temperature, so take them out an hour or so before serving.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

3.96 from 45 votes
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Can't think of a better way to say "I love you" this Valentine's Day than tender red velvet whoopie pies filled with tangy cream cheese icing! Soft and pillowy, bright and vibrant, you're going to love these sweet sandies!

Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: red velvet whoopie pies
Servings: 28 Servings
Calories: 267 kcal
Author: Cathy Roma | What Should I Make For...
Ingredients
Red Velvet Cookies
  • 4 oz unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 oz red food coloring
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 3 cups all-pupose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Icing
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (brick cream cheese, not whipped)
  • 4 oz unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 lb confectioners sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Red Velvet Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Cream together the butter, oil, and sugars until light and fluffy.

  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition.
  4. Add the food coloring and buttermilk and mix until incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda.
  6. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Add the vinegar and mix, then the vanilla and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Scoop out the batter (I like a 1 1/2 Tbsp ice cream scoop) and place on prepared baking sheets (12 per sheet).
  9. Bake for about 8 minutes, rotating once during baking, until cookies are set. Let cookies cool slightly on the pan and then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling. Make sure cookies are completely cool before filling.
  10. Repeat with remaining batter.
Cream Cheese Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, about 2 minutes on med/high speed with an electric mixer.

  2. Gradually add in confectioners sugar, mixing well to combine.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract until incorporated.
Make the Whoopie Pies
  1. Spread about 2 Tbsp of filling on one cookie and place another on top. Press lightly together and repeat with remaining cookies.

Recipe Notes

Recipe yields 28 sandwich cookies.

  • Red velvet gets it's signature taste and texture by a small amount of cocoa powder, buttermilk, baking soda, and a splash of vinegar, added in the right order and never over-mixed. The result is tender, slightly spongy cake that feels airy, not dense.
  • Bake on parchment to prevent sticking.
  • Cool completely before filling with the cream cheese frosting so the frosting doesn't melt and run.
  • Use a small ice cream scoop in leveled portions so your cookies are the same size and match up when sandwiching.
  • Pair up tops and bottoms and flip over one of each before filling. Press slightly to adhere when sandwiching, but not so much that the filling squeezes out.
  • Store your whoopie pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I prefer them served at room temperature, so take them out an hour or so before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 167mg7%
Potassium 54mg2%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 340IU7%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Update Notes: This post was originally published in February 2018 but was republished with tips in February 2019.

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About Cathy Roma

My food philosophy is simple: everything in moderation. Sweet, savory, healthy, decadent…food, like life, is all about balance. I rely on my background as a trained chef/mom to create family-friendly recipes that will inspire you to cook, not complicate your life.

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  1. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    February 5, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    These are definitely a perfect Galentine’s Day treat! That colour is awesome and of course, these are seriously delicious. Perfect for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  2. Cindy says

    February 5, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    Red velvet whoopie pies are sure to have all my gal pals swooning. Tessa and I will call you when we make these and have a virtual gal pal moment!

    Reply
  3. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    February 5, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    5 stars
    I’m with Jennifer…that color is awesome! I love a good whoopie pie – and these are just so much fun! Happy Galentine’s Day, my friend!

    Reply
  4. Allison says

    February 5, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    Red Velvet ANYTHING wins, no matter what time of the year. These look AMAZING. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    February 5, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    What a treat! I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never made a whoopie pie, but things are going to change, because these look amazing Cathy!

    Reply
  6. Tamara Andersen says

    February 5, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    5 stars
    I just sent the URL for these adorable whoopie pies to my son with a suggestion to make them for his wife for Valentine’s Day! She adores all things red velvet. They are so perfect, and the photos are really special! Happy Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day to you!

    Reply
  7. Suruchi Avasthi says

    February 5, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    Whoopie Pies may be one of my favorite desserts! They’re just big enough to satisfy that sweet craving without going overboard – and obviously anything red velvet is a winner in my book!

    Reply
  8. Meg | Meg is Well says

    February 5, 2018 at 10:31 pm

    5 stars
    I want to reach out and grab a dozen of those right NOW! They are so bright and beautiful too!

    Reply
  9. Kendall says

    February 6, 2018 at 1:17 am

    5 stars
    Leslie would be so proud of this recipe! These look delicious but more importantly they are so darn cute.. thanks for the awesome recipe Cathy 🙂

    Reply
  10. Katherine Turro says

    February 7, 2018 at 1:31 am

    These are too cute!! So perfect for Valentine’s Day 🙂

    Reply
  11. victor says

    February 9, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    It’s hard to say no to whoopie pies, especially such cute ones.,

    Reply
  12. Bethany says

    February 9, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    I love whoopie pies and anything red velvet! These look amazing!!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      March 2, 2018 at 12:02 am

      Thanks Bethany. Ditto for me on the red velvet!

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