There’s something about getting our hands all over dessert that makes it all the more sweet. How else do you explain the popularity of hand pies, ice cream sandwiches and of course, cupcakes? These 22 wonderful whoopie pies give you even more options for handheld enjoyment. Sandwiching a plume of fluffy filling between two sweet (or savory) cakes — each recipe creates an exceptionally tempting treat.
1. Chocolate Whoopie Pies With Buttercream Frosting: Nothing wrong about kicking things off with a classic. Not unlike Oreos, you can’t go wrong with a little chocolate-vanilla dessert sandwich action. (via My Ninja Naan)
2. Coconut Gobs With Ube Filling: Believe it or not, not even a single drop of food coloring went into the filling of these coconutty “gobs.” The culprit for such a vibrant violet hue: purple sweet potato. (via Jun-Blog)
3. Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Cream Cheese Filling: Can you really ever have too much pumpkin? We love that these can be enjoyed on the go, making them an ideal treat to take along to the pumpkin patch. (via Martha Stewart)
4. Strawberry Shortcake Whoopie Pies: Set these out for the fourth, and don’t be surprised if they disappear in the blink of an eye. But there’s no need to wait ’til July rolls around again — they’re perfect treats to whip up whenever. (via Erica’s Sweet Tooth)
5. Banana Bread-Nutella Whoopie Pies: Banana bread PLUS Nutella? That’s it, let’s pack this thing up, ’cause these whoopies just won. (via Tracey’s Culinary Adventures)
6. Molasses Cookies With Ginger Cream Cheese Filling: This cookie-frosting flavor combo totally has us reminiscing about gingerbread. (via Pastry Affair)
7. Cinnamon Roll Whoopie Pie: Refrigerated cinnamon buns never come with quite enough frosting for our liking, so it’s nice to see a whoopie pie that corrects this oversight. A thick layer of cinnamon-cream-cheese buttercream frosting is stuffed in the middle, making these rolls simply irresistible. (via The Gunny Sack)
8. Lavender Whoopie Pies With Vanilla Bean Frosting: We encourage you to add these delicately-scented lavender pies to your edible flour repertoire, STAT! (via Cooking Classy)
9. Sweet Potato Whoopie Pies: Thoughtfully-spiced sweet potato cakes surround a swirl of magical cream cheese frosting to create these oh-so-sweet sweets. (via Baking a Moment)
10. Double Chocolate S’mores Whoopie Pies: A duo of chocolate and marshmallow-y frosting pair up in the middle of these campfire-free, s’mores-inspired whoopies. (via Girl Versus Dough)
11. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies: Want to make these red velvet cakes a year-round treat? It’s simple. Just swap out (or omit) the Valentine’s day sprinkles with whatever’s in season, and add a few drops of complementary-hued food coloring. (via Tide and Thyme)
12. Cookie Dough-Stuffed Whoopie Pies: Chocolate chip cookie dough sandwiched between chocolate cookies? Don’t mind if we do. (via The Housewife in Training)
13. Jalapeño Cornbread Whoopie Pies With Honey Buttercream: Say hello to these ever-so-tempting, sweet-savory bites. (via Serious Eats)
14. Raspberry-Lemon Whoopie Pies: Who could resist biting into these sweet sandwiches? Between the gorgeous pink cream filling and lemon-scented cakes, we’re smitten. (via Martha Stewart)
15. PB+J Whoopie Pies: From time to time, even a classic combo like peanut butter and jelly needs an upgrade. Featuring a slick of homemade strawberry jam between two peanut-y cookies, these sandwiches will please the palates of adults and kids alike. (via Port and Fin)
16. Frozen Mint Chocolate Whoopie Pies (Paleo, Vegan): In place of frosting, a vegan chocolate ice cream can be found between two refreshingly minty, dark chocolate cakes. (via Fed and Fit)
17. Blueberry Whoopie Pies: There’s no shortage of blueberry flavor packed into these pies, studding both the batter and the whipped filling. You’ll get a burst of berries in every bite. (via Carmel Moments)
18. Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies: Chocolate and peanut butter is always a winning combo in our book. These brownie-like cake sandwiches take things to the next level with ease. (via Ichigo Shortcake)
19. Mocha Whoopie Pies: We recommend having a whoopie pie in one hand and coffee (or glass of milk) in the other for the ultimate experience. (via Poet in the Pantry)
20. Funfetti Cake Batter Whoopie Pies: Is it possible to have too many funfetti treats to choose from? The correct answer: No. (via The Kitchen McCabe)
21. Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies: These soft yet slightly chewy whoopie pies get the Easter Bunny’s stamp of approval, so you know they have to be good. (via Annie’s Eats)
22. Savory Whoopie Pies: Wash down these smoked salmon and dill-cream-cheese whoopie pies with a glass of Champagne or a festive cocktail this New Year’s Eve. They’re a nice twist on the typical blini. (via Laura Ashley)
Are whoopie pies a big deal where you’re from? What’s your favorite flavor combo to make? We’d love to know — let’s talk below.
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Heather Sage
Heather Sage is a gluten-free recipe developer and freelance writer living in Orlando by way of the Silicon Valley. When she isn’t playing around with alternative flours in the kitchen, she can be found tackling DIY projects around the house or exploring her neighborhood. Check out her gluten-free recipe blog, A Sage Amalgam.
