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These delicious chocolate whoopie pies are perfect for any holiday. Choose sprinkles to make an easy fall dessert, Christmas treat or enjoy any time of the year!

two chocolate whoopie pies on a stack of plates, one with bite taken out and cream filling showing.

If you want to make a fun treat for Halloween (or any season) then homemade whoopie pies are the way to go. They are the perfect cross between cupcakes and cookies. Add the sprinkles and they are party-worthy!

The best part about this whoopie pie recipe is the delicious filling. A sandwich cookie is always better than just a plain cookie, right?

Ingredients needed for Chocolate Whoopie Pies

all-purpose flour
unsweetened cocoa powder
baking powder
baking soda
salt
butter
granulated sugar
milk
egg
vanilla extract
buttercream icing
black and orange sprinkles (or other desired colors)

You can opt for easy and just grab a carton of buttercream at the grocery store. Or make a standard buttercream. If you want to take the flavors to the next level, try this delicious caramel icing.

You can’t go wrong with chocolate plus caramel!

Instructions for this whoopie pies recipe

To create the batter for the chocolate whoopie pies, start by whisking together the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Then add the egg, vanilla and milk.

dry ingredients in a bowl with a fork — Whisk together the dry ingredients

butter and sugar together in a bowl — Whisk together the dry ingredients

Next, mix the wet and dry ingredients and then scoop out onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Be sure to leave at least 2″ between each scoop because they will spread some. Bake and let cool completely before frosting.

batter scooped onto a parchment lined baking sheet

Using a piping bag or an icing knife, spread the frosting on the bottom of one cookie (the flat side) and then press another onto it to make a sandwich. (Watch the video in the recipe card below to see this step.)

Make sure to spread the icing all the way to edge to make it easier for the sprinkles to stick. You can even add extra icing around the sides if needed. Roll in sprinkles to decorate and then serve!

batch of chocolate whoopie pies with Halloween sprinkles and decorations

Where do you store whoopie pies?

After cooling and filling your whoopie pies, serve them immediately or store in an air-tight container to keep them from drying out. Whether you store them at room temperature or in the refrigerator depends on the filling you choose.

If you are using a carton of store-bought icing, they will be fine at room temperature. If you make a cream cheese filling (like this one I use in my Red Velvet Whoopie Pies) or a buttercream, you’ll want to keep them cool until serving.

After a couple days they will start to dry out, so don’t bake too far in advance of when you plan to serve them.

Can you freeze homemade whoopie pies?

Yes! They are actually quite good as a frozen/chilled treat. Again, the choice of filling can make a difference in the way they hold up after freezing. For best results, eat them soon after baking, but if you want to stash a little treat for later, wrap tightly and freeze.

Why are my whoopie pies flat?

Overmixing the batter is the most common culprit for flat baked goods. Be careful to follow the instructions carefully and use the exact ingredients and amounts listed for best results.

whoopie pie with bite removed to show creamy filling

close up view of chocolate sandwich cookies filled with cream and decorated with orange and black sprinkles

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