How to Make the Perfect Vegan Whoopie Pies
American · Medium · 62 min · 12 servings
These vegan whoopie pies are soft and cakey chocolate cookies sandwiched around a fluffy vanilla marshmallow cream filling made without any eggs or dairy. They are an irresistible vegan version of the classic New England treat that everyone will love.
Why this recipe works
This Vegan Whoopie Pies recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 62 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 345 calories with 4g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1 cup oat milk
- 0.5 cup vegan butter softened
- 1.5 cups vegan buttercream or marshmallow fluff
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Mix the Batter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream together vegan butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in oat milk and apple cider vinegar. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda and fold until a thick smooth batter forms.
Step 2: Scoop and Bake
Drop heaping tablespoon sized rounds of batter onto parchment lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the tops spring back when lightly touched.
Step 3: Cool Completely
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before filling, at least 30 minutes. Filling warm cookies will cause the cream to melt and slide out.
Step 4: Fill and Sandwich
Spread or pipe a generous amount of vegan buttercream or marshmallow fluff onto the flat side of one cookie and press another cookie gently on top to create a sandwich.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- oat milk → any plant based milk such as soy or almond milk
- vegan buttercream → coconut cream whipped with powdered sugar for a lighter filling
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Filling the cookies before they are fully cooled which causes the filling to melt and make a mess
- Making the cookie rounds too large or thick so they do not bake through evenly in the center
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 345 calories, 4g protein, 52g carbs, 14g fat, 2g fiber.
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