Libby'S Whoopie Pie Recipe

These super simple chocolate whoopie pies start with a boxed cake mix and are filled with a delicious homemade marshmallow fluff filling!

I’m going to give y’all the cheaters version to making whoopie pies (if you don’t already make them this way yourself). Making baked goods totally from scratch is always wonderful if you have time, but honestly, making whoopie pies can be a bit tedious!. So I’ve tried to make this recipe easy to follow and to use tips to create perfect whoopie pies!

They are basically individual handheld cake sandwiches with a cream filling. They are usually chocolate but you can find them in other flavors.

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There are several ways to make the filling. Some use a shortening base filling which is the more traditional way. Others use a marshmallow based filling (like the one I am sharing here).

There are two competing theories. One is that they are named after a 1920’s musical called “Whoopee!” where chocolate pies were thrown out to the audience during a song called “Makin’ Whoopee”. The other theory is that they were invented by Amish women who packed them into their husbands lunches and when the men opened their lunch pails, they would shout “Whoopie!”

The only similarity is that they both are dessert sandwiches with cream filling. That is where the similarity ends. Moon Pies are more like cream-filled cookies. Whoopie Pies are more like cream-filled cakes.

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Leftover whoopie pies should be individually wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen. Individually wrap each whoopie pie in plastic wrap. Then wrap again in aluminum foil (to prevent freezer burn). They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Heat oven to 350°F.Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper a silpat, or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat together chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding mix, eggs, water and vegetable oil until thoroughly combined.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets and place on cooling rack. Cool completely before filling.

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To make the filling: With electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar together until fluffy, about 2 minutes then beat in vanilla extract. Beat in marshmallow fluff until incorporated. Refrigerate filling until slightly firm, about 30 minutes.

Top with the second cookie, flat side down to make a sandwich. Whoopie pies can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Cook’s Tip: Marshmallow fluff can be a bit sticky to work with. Spray your measuring cups with nonstick spray to help it come out easier. Also, when you are spooning the filling onto the cakes, do the same thing. Just spray your spoon with nonstick spray and it will slide right out.

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

Calories: 402 kcal | Carbohydrates: 61 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol: 71 mg | Sodium: 339 mg | Potassium: 137 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 42 g | Vitamin A: 409 IU | Calcium: 64 mg | Iron: 2 mg

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

To make the filling: With electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar together until fluffy, about 2 minutes then beat in vanilla extract. Beat in marshmallow fluff until incorporated. Refrigerate filling until slightly firm, about 30 minutes.

Top with the second cookie, flat side down to make a sandwich. Whoopie pies can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Cook’s Tip: Marshmallow fluff can be a bit sticky to work with. Spray your measuring cups with nonstick spray to help it come out easier. Also, when you are spooning the filling onto the cakes, do the same thing. Just spray your spoon with nonstick spray and it will slide right out.

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

Calories: 402 kcal | Carbohydrates: 61 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol: 71 mg | Sodium: 339 mg | Potassium: 137 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 42 g | Vitamin A: 409 IU | Calcium: 64 mg | Iron: 2 mg

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.