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Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Whoopie Pies that Steal Hearts

Heart-shaped red velvet whoopie pies are a delightful treat perfect for Valentine's Day, combining rich textures with a playful design.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring use sparingly
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • piping bag
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare a heart stencil from cardstock and trace heart shapes onto parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat the unsalted butter with white and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
  6. Add red food coloring gradually until desired shade is achieved.
  7. Pipe heart shapes using the red velvet batter on the prepared parchment paper.
  8. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for approximately 10 minutes.
  9. Cool the cookies on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. Beat the cream cheese and remaining butter until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar.
  11. Pipe cream cheese filling onto the flat side of a cooled cookie and sandwich with another cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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