Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

If you want to make a super adorable treat for your Valentine, there’s none better than these gorgeous Red Velvet Whoopie Pies! The deep red color, the chocolatey taste, and the frisky name make these PERFECT for the ultimate couple’s holiday. Definitely take a look and try them out!

Here’s what you’ll need:

2½ cups flour
1 tbsp. cocoa powder
1½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
½ cup butter, soft, plus 4 tbsp also
¼ cup softened shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp. red food color

Icing 

4 oz. cream cheese
1.5  cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees then line baking sheets with parchment paper

2. In a bowl, sift your flour, then add cocoa, soda and salt together mix with a wire whisk

3. In a separate bowl using an electric mixer or Kitchenaid , mix the butter, shortening and sugar till it looks light and a wee bit fluffy.

4. Add egg, 1 tsp. vanilla and food coloring. Mix until combined.

5. Add flour and milk in two additions, alternating between each until completely combined.

6. Scoop batter about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. You should have about 32 cookies (to make 16 whoopee pies).

7. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and cool for 5 minutes before placing on wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

8.  Beat cream cheese and remaining 4 tbsp butter until creamy. Continue to mix on low and slowly adding powdered sugar until combined. Then add remaining 1 tsp. vanilla and mix until just combined.

9. Pipe frosting on half of the cookies and then sandwich them together with the other halves.

You really can’t get much better than these. They are so soft and chewy with a delicious flavor. It’s a great treat for kids to take to their school parties, too! More cake than cookie and definitely not a real pie, these are a must have treat for Valentine’s Day.

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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Yield: 16

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

The deep red color, the chocolatey taste, and the frisky name make these PERFECT for the ultimate couple's holiday. 

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Ingredients

• 2½ cups flour
• 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 1½ tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ cup butter, soft, plus 4 tbsp also
• ¼ cup softened shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tbsp. red food color

Icing

• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 1.5 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees then line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, sift your flour, then add cocoa, soda and salt together mix with a wire whisk.
3. In a separate bowl using an electric mixer or Kitchenaid , mix the butter, shortening and sugar till it looks light and a wee bit fluffy.
4. Add egg, 1 tsp. vanilla and food coloring. Mix until combined.
5. Add flour and milk in two additions, alternating between each until completely combined.
6. Scoop batter about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. You should have about 32 cookies (to make 16 whoopee pies).
7. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and cool for 5 minutes before placing on wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and remaining 4 tbsp butter until creamy. Continue to mix on low and slowly adding powdered sugar until combined. Then add remaining 1 tsp. vanilla and mix until just combined.
2. Pipe frosting on half of the cookies and then sandwich them together with the other halves.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 252Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 270mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 3g

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Katie Reed

Katie Reed is a passionate writer and mother of four vivacious boys from Salt Lake City, Utah. Drawing from her own journey through TTC, pregnancy, and the joys of raising children, she offers a wealth of insight into the world of motherhood. Beyond her heartfelt tales, Katie delights her readers with family-friendly recipes, engaging crafts, and a curated library of printables for both kids and adults. When she’s not penning her experiences, you’ll find her crafting memories with her husband and sons—Dexter, Daniel, Chester, and Wilder.