Coffee Chocolate Coffee Whoopie Pies
Coffee Chocolate Whoopie Pies are soft, cake-like chocolate cookies sandwiched with a creamy coffee-flavored filling for the perfect balance of rich chocolate and bold espresso flavor. These indulgent treats are perfect for dessert, holidays, or serving with a hot cup of coffee.
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Cooling rack
- Piping bag or zip-top bag, optional
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Coffee Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Coffee Cream Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the butter and sugars
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Step 4: Add the egg and vanilla
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully mixed.
Step 5: Add the wet and dry ingredients
- Add the dry ingredients in two parts, alternating with the cooled coffee and buttermilk. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Scoop the batter
- Scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, using about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cookie. Leave about 2 inches between each one.
Step 7: Bake the cookies
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops look set and spring back lightly when touched.
Step 8: Cool completely
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack. Cool completely before filling.
Step 9: Make the coffee filling
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. In a small cup, stir the instant coffee with the cream or milk until dissolved. Add this mixture to the bowl with powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy.
Step 10: Assemble the whoopie pies
- Spread or pipe the coffee filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies and press gently to make sandwiches.