I know red velvet can be a divisive flavor for some, but I love it! Some of our other favorite recipes featuring the same flavor profile are Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies and of course, Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. A whoopie pie is as fun to say as it is to make and eat. A red velvet whoopie pie is even better. It’s like a portable mini cake that you can take with you on the go, pack in a lunch bag, or enjoy from the comfort of your couch without needing to dirty a cake plate and fork. This past summer, I was in charge of making dessert for 200 teenage girls and their adult leaders at our annual church girls’ camp one night. While brainstorming ideas for a dessert that we could make ahead and freeze to take with us to the lake in the mountains, my friend Jana suggested whoopie pies and the rest was history. Between me and a few friends who also work with the youth program at church, we made 10 different varieties of whoopie pies, including s’mores whoopie pies, funfetti whoopie pies, salted caramel whoopie pies, classic chocolate marshmallow, lemon, and more. They turned out so well and were such a hit that I’ve had moms messaging me asking for the recipes ever since and I’m finally getting around to sharing some of my favorites!
What is a whoopie pie?
A whoopie pie is like a cross between the top portion of a cupcake and a really soft cookie and then transformed into a sandwich. We all know that the top portion of a cupcake is the best part and that soft cookies are amazing. So it’s not hard to imagine that this red velvet whoopie pie recipe is going to turn out just as great as you imagine. With the cream cheese filling nestled safely between the two pillow-like red velvet buns, you create the most amazing, rich, and flavorful cookie sandwich ever. If red velvet isn’t your thing, but you love whoopie pies, be sure to check out my other whoopie pie recipes like my funfetti whoopie pies.
How to make red velvet whoopie pies.
Can whoopie pies be frozen?
Whoopie pies can be frozen for a longer-term storage solution! Perfect for when you want to enjoy them later! It is a great way to make lunch box treats for the kids in advance. In the morning, all you need to do is toss a frozen one in the bag so that it’s thawed and ready to enjoy by lunchtime. To freeze a whoopie pie, simply place the filled whoopie pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and then freeze solid. Then wrap the red velvet whoopie pies individually. This step keeps them from all freezing together and becoming a giant (albeit delicious) mess. They will keep well for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Do whoopie pies need to be refrigerated?
Yes, you should refrigerate these whoopie pies. There is cream cheese and butter in the frosting, so you should store them in the fridge if they aren’t going to be eaten in less than a couple of hours. They will last longer this way, and you don’t have to worry about your filling melting out of the whoopie pie if your house gets too warm. Not only that but if you’re enjoying your red velvet whoopie pie on a hot summer’s day, eating them a little chilled from the fridge is a super delicious treat!
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