These Peppermint Whoopie Pies are delicious treats that are perfect for the holidays, with their festive peppermint flavor. Whoopie pies are delicious cake-like cookies that are popular in the Northeastern United States.
Whoopie pies are made of two round pieces of cake-like cookies. They have creamy frosting sandwiched between them. Get excited because these pies are going to be your new favorite homemade holiday treat!
Peppermint Whoopie Pies are great for the holidays because they have a very festive and wintery flavor. They are really quite easy to make, you just need to gather the ingredients and follow the simple instructions.
Baking season is approaching very quickly, so make sure you add this delicious whoopie pie recipe to your must bake holiday list!
Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies: Ingredients & Supplies
If you’ve never made homemade whoopie pies before, you are going to be in awe of how simple they are! Sure, you could purchase whoopie pies from the store, but nothing will prepare you for how delicious homemade pies are!
Ingredients:
For the cookies:
- Devil’s food cake mix is going to be the main ingredient for you to make the cookies of the whoopie pies.
- The two large eggs will need to be at room temperature prior to starting the baking process.
- For the oil part, you can use vegetable or canola oil. Both work really well in this recipe.
For the frosting and decorating:
- Go ahead and grab 2 sticks of unsalted butter for the frosting, just make sure it’s softened.
- The powdered sugar that this recipe calls for is going to help you make the most delicious frosting.
- Heavy whipping cream is one of the best ingredients for making frosting for these
- You can’t get that peppermint frosting flavor without peppermint extract.
- Pink gel food coloring helps make the whoopie pies a little more festive for the holidays.
- Jingle Jangle Sprinkle Mix can be bought right from the Sweets and Treats store. Such a time saver.
How to Make Christmas Whoopie Pies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl beat together cake mix, eggs and oil until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
Divide batter using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon.
Smooth with wet finger and slightly pat down cookies.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly firm but soft.
Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes.
Cool completely on wire rack.
How to Frost Peppermint Whoopie Pies
In a large mixing cream butter until fluffy and smooth.
Sift powdered sugar into a medium bowl, this step is optional but it makes the frosting very smooth and easier to mix.
Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream.
Add peppermint extract and beat well.
You’ll want to add a couple drops of food coloring at a time. Go ahead and blend until the desired color.
Tips for Decorating Whoopie Pies
After cookies are cooled, fit a piping bag with a large round tip and fill with frosting.
Pipe frosting onto the bottom of 1 cookie.
Go ahead and top with another cookie and roll in sprinkles.
Store the whoopie pies in an airtight container in a single layer until ready to serve.
Whoopie Pie: Variations
Switch things up on your holiday menu with these fun ideas for whoopie pies!
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies:
These delicious whoopie pies have a classic red velvet flavor and are topped with cream cheese frosting. They are great for parties, gatherings, or special occasions. Add some Red Chunky Sprinkles for a little extra YUM and sparkle!
Cranberry Orange Whoopie Pies:
These whoopie pies have a bright, citrusy flavor, thanks to the combination of cranberries and orange zest. They are perfect for the holiday season, or any time that you are in need of a sweet treat.
Salted Caramel Whoopie Pies:
These decadent whoopie pies have a rich caramel flavor, complemented by a sprinkle of sea salt on top. They are the perfect sweet treat for anyone with a serious sweet tooth. These nonpareils Gold Sprinkles will look amazing on the whoopie pies!
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies:
These classic whoopie pies have all of the flavors of carrot cake, including carrots, cinnamon, nutmeg and more. They are a great choice any time of year.
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Whoopie Pies:
These amazing whoopie pies have a creamy peanut butter filling, sandwiched between two chocolate cookies. They are a delicious and indulgent treat that is perfect for chocolate lovers. These Secret Santa Sprinkles add a little festiveness for the holidays!
S’more Whoopie Pies:
These classic summer treats get a fun spin in the form of whoopie pies! The delicious marshmallow and graham cracker flavors are sandwiched between chocolate cookies, for a fun twist on everyone’s favorite campfire treat.
Whoopie Pie: FAQs
Got questions? Keep reading to discover some of our most popular questions. We’ve got the answers!
What is the origin of whoopie pies?
The exact origin of whoopie pies is not entirely clear. The pies originated in the northeastern United States sometime in the early 20th century.
Whoopie pies are enjoyed all across the country! They come in a wide range of flavors and varieties. Some people even enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack!
How can I store whoopie pies?
Whoopie pies should be kept in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also place the pies in a refrigerator if you prefer a cooler texture. Try to consume your whoopie pies within 3-5 days of purchasing them for best results.
What is whoopie pie filling made of?
There are many different types of whoopie pie fillings. Most are made with some combination of confectioners’ sugar, butter, cream cheese or shortening, and marshmallow creme. Others like to use other ingredients such as cocoa powder or food coloring to add additional flavors.
How did you like this Christmas Whoopie Pies recipe?
The holidays just aren’t complete without these Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies! We promise they are easy to make and everyone will wonder how you made these delicious pies from scratch. Feel free to share our recipe! If you do make these whoopie pies for the holidays, we’d love to hear from you.
Other festive desserts here on Sweets and Treats…
During the holidays, you’ll find that there is always a lot of baking going on around here. Here are a few more of our favorite Christmas treats that anyone can make!
- Christmas Cakesicles
- Christmas Tree Rice Krispies
- Chocolate Gingerbread House Tutorial
- Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Recipe [4 Ingredients!]
- Cake Mix Whoopie Pies Recipe, Funfetti Style
- Peppermint Meringues
- Tree Brownies
Peppermint Whoopie Pies
These Perppermint Whoopie Pies are perfect for holiday baking. Peppermint frosting with sprinkles sandwiched in between two chocolate cookies, simply divine.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) devil's food cake mix
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pink gel food coloring
- Jingle Jangle Sprinkle Mix
Instructions
Cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper
In a large mixing bowl beat together cake mix, eggs and oil until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
Divide batter using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon
Smooth with wet finger and slightly pat down cookies
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly firm but soft
Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes
Cool completely on wire rack
Frosting
In a large mixing cream butter until fluffy and smooth
Sift powdered sugar into a medium bowl, this step is optional but it makes the frosting very smooth and easier to mix
Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream
Add peppermint extract and beat well
Add a couple drops of food coloring at a time and blend until desired color
Decorating
After cookies are cooled, fit a piping bag with a large round tip and fill with frosting
Pipe frosting onto the bottom of 1 cookie
Top with another cookie and roll in sprinkles
Store in airtight container in a single layer until ready to serve