Description
German Chocolate Whoopie Pies are a delightful twist on classic dessert sandwiches, featuring soft chocolate cookies filled with a rich coconut and pecan frosting. These indulgent treats combine the best flavors of German chocolate cake in a fun, portable form. Perfect for any celebration or just as a sweet treat, they are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until they spring back when lightly pressed.
- Let cool before preparing the filling by mixing softened butter with powdered sugar, then stir in coconut flakes and pecans.
- Spread filling between two cooled cookies to assemble.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg