Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Prep Time45 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hearts, Sweets
Servings: 12
Author: Originally published as Fudge-Filled Red Velvet Whoopie Pies in tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

  • 1 Package red velvet cake mix (regular size)
  • 3 Large Eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil and extract; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes.
    Cut a 1/2-in. hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag. Transfer dough to bag. Pipe 1-1/2x1-in. hearts onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets, spacing hearts 1 in. apart.
    Bake until edges are set, 6-8 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
    For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread filling on bottoms of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
1 whoopie pie: 267 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.