Whoopie pies have a ridiculous sounding name and a shape that vaguely reminds you of a whoopie cushion. Rest assured though, the two whoopies are very different things. A whoopie pie is a cloud-like dessert that is made from two fluffy cake-like cookies that surround a center of either marshmallow fluff, marshmallow creme, or cream cheese frosting. Delicious, simple, and incredibly versatile, once you master the art of the whoopie pie, you will find yourself regularly making them for parties, lunch boxes, and just because.
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Whoopie pies solidified their place in American history as a true Maine tradition where you can find varieties across the state rivaling the size of McDonald's Quarter Pounder. The creation of whoopie pies has origins in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the heart of Dutch and Amish cooking. However, it's well-documented, per What's Cooking America, that whoopie pies were first sold in Lewiston, Maine and are a New England staple.
The best part is, you don't need a fork to eat them! So grab a large bowl and your favorite wooden spoon. Now that you're sold on the idea, here are 20 yummy whoopie pie recipes to try.
20 Whoopie Pie Recipes
1. Chocolate Whoopie Pie Cake
Who says you can't have it all? Now you can have a whoopie pie and a cake all at once. Imagine the possibilities.
This cake would be perfect for any and all holidays, from a gift to your valentine to an orange-iced version for Halloween.
Get the recipe here.
2. Boston Cream Whoopie Pies
Or if you prefer pie to cake, why not try to make Boston whoopie cream pie? If nothing else, the presentation will blow your guests away and have them calling you up for future party ideas.
Get the pie recipe here.
3. Bakewell Whoopie Pies
Bakewell is one of the most delicious things to come out of merry old England. But, of course, because we're on the other side of the Atlantic, you're going to want to give it an American touch.
What could be more American than converting this traditional English baked good into a whoopie pie?
Get the recipe here.
4. Pumpkin Caramel Whoopie Pies
This is what happens when the classic flavors of fall are turned into a whoopie pie. Just don't forget to sprinkle a few toffee crumbs on top for crunch.
It doesn't get any better than pumpkin whoopie pies, even in the middle of summer.
Get the recipe here.
5. Chai Snickerdoodle Whoopie Pies
Add some sugar, spice, and everything nice and what do you get? Chai Snickerdoodle Whoopie Pies!
Grab your electric mixer, what are you waiting for?!
Get the recipe here.
6. Patriotic Whoopie Pies
When you remember how simple making a whoopie pie actually is, it's a wonder food coloring isn't used more! Jazz up your classic dry ingredients combination of baking powder, baking soda, and brown sugar with some color, y'all.
These tri-colored whoopie pies are as delicious as they are patriotic. Now you will have an excuse to have these treats for every holiday.
Get the recipe here.
7. Chocolate Oreo Whoopie Pies
Once you've finished them, expect immediate consumption. When has anything like a chocolate cake ever lasted more than an hour on the table in your house, anyway?
Get the recipe here.
8. Meyer Lemon Whoopie Pies
Add some zip and zest to America's favorite dessert when you grate some Meyer lemon into your whoopie pie batter.
While this recipe calls for regular vanilla extract, feel free to use clear vanilla extract if you have it to maintain the bright color.
Get the recipe here.
9. Raspberry + Lemon Whoopie Pies
Fill your whoopie pies with the fresh taste of summer's bounty with a lemon-raspberry filling. And the best part?
The end result is always Pinterest worthy, just look at those naturally occurring colors!
Get the recipe here.
10. Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pie
Is there a better combination than peanut butter and chocolate? Probably not. While you're thinking about superior mixtures, snack on one of these peanut butter + chocolate whoopie pies.
While you're thinking about superior mixtures, snack on one of these peanut butter + chocolate whoopie pies. Oh, and the best part? These make excellent homemade Christmas gifts. Put it on your calendar.
Get the recipe here.
11. Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Salted Caramel Frosting
Sure, you could do chocolate on chocolate. But in the heat of summer, that's just too much.
Instead, lighten things up by adding a little salted caramel into the mix. It brings out the rich cocoa powder without overwhelming with richness.
Get the recipe here.
12. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Red velvet was meant to be made into every dessert variation possible, and now it has made its way into whoopie pies. You'll have to taste it to believe it.
If you want to skip the cream cheese frosting, you can always sub in marshmallow filling (marshmallow cream) in its place, but we all know cream cheese and red velvet is a classic combination.
Get the recipe here.
13. Vanilla Whoopie Pies
Some people call it plain Jane, others call it simplistic perfect. However you view it, vanilla whoopie pie is a classic.
Get the recipe here.
14. Crazy Whoopie Pie
Light and airy, creamy, and loaded with decadent chocolate. Bet you won't be able to tell what the hidden ingredient is!
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15. Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
It may be a little early in the season to add gingerbread to your rotating menu of desserts, but there is no time like the present to stash this recipe away for later use.
Get the recipe here.
16. Whopper Whoopie Pies
Whoppers don't get enough love as a candy. Their malty flavor and the melt-in-your-mouth interior is just so underrated. So, showcase the power of the Whopper by transforming it into a whoopie pie.
Get the recipe here.
17. Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies
Sweet blueberries exquisitely complement tangy lemon. This recipe is even better if you can get your hands on some sumptuous summertime berries.
Get the recipe here.
18. Black Velvet Whoopie Pies
The only reason the frosting is orange is due to food coloring. Omit that ingredient and you have an indulgent chocolatey dessert to enjoy year round.
Get the recipe here.
19. Irish Coffee Whoopie Pie
Today is your lucky day because now you can have all the flavors of Irish coffee sandwiched into your whoopie pie. What more could you ask for?
Get the recipe here.
20. Brownie Dough Whoopie Pie
This cookie dough recipe is eggless. However, feel free to add as many M&Ms, chocolate chips, or brownie bites to the batter as you wish.
Get the recipe here.
While you can always free-hand your whoopie pies and portion them onto parchment paper using an ice cream scoop or a cookie scoop, we find it best to use a pan for whipping them up with ease.
This model makes 6 whoopie pies, or 12 halves if you prefer one batch to two. It's a real Amazon Basics steal when it comes to baking sheets and gadgets.
Be sure you cool the pies completely on a wire rack before trying to sandwich them, lest your delicious filling run off the warm sides. The filling acts as glue when the halves are room temperature. Often, whoopie pies are sold wrapped in plastic wrap to tightly seal in the deliciousness.
