Amish Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Amish Chocolate Whoopie Pies

3 servings
A family recipe that has been passed on from my Amish Relatives. These Whoopie Pies are soft and chocolatey with a smooth and creamy filling!

Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour

    *see note below.

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour milk

    or buttermilk *see substitutions below

  • 1 cup oil

    vegetable, olive oil or canola

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Peanut Butter frosting
  • homemade frosting

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 410 degrees. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda in a medium sized bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add oil, sour milk, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine and then stir in the hot water. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring well after each addition

  2. 2

    Drop the Whoopie Pie batter by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes until the tops are dry and spring back to touch.

  3. 3

    Cool the Whoopie Pies then frost with Whoopie Pie Frosting (link to my Homemade Amish Whoopie Pie frosting below.) and enjoy! Keep scrolling for photos and notes.

Amish Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Amish Chocolate Whoopie Pies

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About this Recipe

Looking for a taste of authentic homemade goodness that warms the soul? These Amish Chocolate Whoopie Pies, a cherished family recipe, deliver a nostalgic flavor with every bite. This time-honored dessert promises to be a comforting treat that brings everyone together.

What sets these whoopie pies apart is their deeply chocolatey, remarkably soft cake-like cookies paired with an incredibly smooth and creamy filling. The careful blend of cocoa and the unique addition of sour milk work in harmony to create a tender texture that practically melts in your mouth, embodying generations of cherished baking tradition.

Prepare for a delightful experience where two pillowy soft, intensely chocolatey cookies sandwich a generous layer of luscious, creamy filling. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of rich cocoa flavor and sweet, smooth indulgence. These whoopie pies are a truly comforting dessert, perfect for sharing, and promise that classic homemade taste everyone loves.

You can easily tailor these Amish Chocolate Whoopie Pies to your preference. While the recipe suggests homemade frosting, you might consider using the equally delicious Peanut Butter frosting for a delightful twist. For the sour milk, buttermilk is a perfect substitute if you don't have sour milk on hand. Any neutral oil like vegetable, olive oil, or canola oil will work beautifully in the batter, ensuring the focus stays on the rich chocolate.

These delightful whoopie pies are perfect for a cozy afternoon treat, a potluck dessert, or simply to bring a smile to someone's face. Serve them with a cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk for the ultimate comfort experience.

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