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German Chocolate Whoopie Pies šŸ«šŸ„„ – Decadent, Gooey & Irresistible!



 

1. Make the Chocolate Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.

  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.

  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.

  • Drop 1-tbsp scoops of dough onto sheets, spacing 2" apart.

  • Bake for 10-12 mins, then cool completely.

2. Make the Coconut-Pecan Filling

  • In a saucepan, whisk evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolk, and butter.

  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (~10 mins).

  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool to room temp.

3. Assemble the Whoopie Pies

  • Spread 1-2 tbsp filling on the flat side of a cookie.

  • Top with another cookie and gently press together.


Pro Tips for the Best Whoopie Pies

šŸ”„ Toast the coconut & pecans – Deepens the flavor!
šŸ« Use high-quality cocoa – Makes a richer cookie.
⏳ Chill dough for thicker cookies – 30 mins in the fridge before baking.
šŸŽ Package creatively – Wrap in parchment & twine for gifts.


FAQs

❓ Can I use store-bought German chocolate frosting?

Yes, but homemade tastes far better and is easy to make!

❓ How do I store these?

  • Room temp: 2 days (covered).

  • Fridge: 5 days (bring to room temp before serving).

  • Freezer: 1 month (thaw in fridge).

❓ Can I make them gluten-free?

Sub 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the all-purpose flour.

❓ Why are my cookies flat?

Butter may have been too soft—chill dough before baking next time.