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Red Velvet Wreath Whoopie Pies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 whoopie pies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Red Velvet Wreath Whoopie Pies are a festive and show-stopping treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Soft and moist red velvet cake cookies are shaped like wreaths, baked to perfection, then sandwiched with a creamy, dreamy cream cheese frosting. Finished with green icing and red sprinkles, these delightful whoopie pies bring a charming seasonal touch to any dessert table.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for batter)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring

Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decoration

  • Green icing
  • Red sprinkles or sugar pearls

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk into the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is smooth and well incorporated. Stir in the red food coloring until the batter is uniformly red.
  5. Form Wreath Shapes: Using a piping bag or spoon, pipe or spoon the batter onto the prepared baking sheets in small wreath shapes, making sure to leave a small hole in the center to resemble a wreath.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Bake the wreath-shaped cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Once baked, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before assembling.
  7. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  8. Assemble the Whoopie Pies: Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich it with another wreath cookie, pressing gently to adhere.
  9. Decorate the Wreaths: Finish by decorating each whoopie pie with green icing to mimic wreath greenery, and add red sprinkles or sugar pearls as festive berries for a colorful, holiday touch.

Notes

  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before adding frosting to prevent melting.
  • You can substitute buttermilk with milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Use gel food coloring for more vibrant red color without thinning the batter.
  • Store assembled whoopie pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Room temperature cream cheese and butter are essential for smooth frosting.

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