Let's Make Whoopie...Pies, That Is!

Have y'all ever had a whoopie pie? Well basically they're two soft cookies sandwiched together with a creme filling in the middle. This version is just perfect for Valentine's Day. Between the color and the name you just can't help but share these darlings with those you love. So get in your kitchen and make some whoopie...pies!

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens
2 cups AP flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1-oz. bottle red food coloring

Whoopie Pie Filling
1/4 cup softened butter
Half an 8 oz package cream cheese
7 oz jar marshmallow creme

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. This helps the cookies to not stick. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl beat butter on medium to high 30 seconds. Beat in brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.

Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk, beating after each addition just until combined.

Then my favorite part. Stir in the food coloring.

Spoon batter in 1-inch diameter rounds about 1/2 inch high on prepared baking sheets. I use my finger to swirl the batter into the round circles. You can use the back of a spoon too. The batter really doesn't spread that much. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until tops are set. Cool completely on baking sheets on rack.

Remove cooled cookies from baking sheets. Pair them up using similar sized cookies.

To make the filling: beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the marshmallow creme.

Using a spoon, dollop the filling on the flat side of a cookie. Top with another cookie. And that my dear, is a red velvet whoopie pie!

And if you wanna give these pies as gifts....remember what I used for the hot cocoa and marshmallow gifts? Love it even more.