16 of Our Favorite Whoopie Pie Recipes
Updated: Oct. 14, 2019Is the whoopie pie a cookie, pie, sandwich or cake? No one knows! But every one of our decadent whoopie pie recipes is worth baking.
Pumpkin Pecan Whoopie Pies
Traditional Whoopie Pies
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s exactly how we feel about this old-fashioned whoopie pie recipe. You can’t go wrong with two fluffy pieces of chocolate cake smeared with creamy marshmallow frosting.
Chocolate-Raspberry Whoopie Pies
I’ve saved this jam-filled whoopie pie recipe for years after cutting it out of a newspaper. It’s one of my grandson's personal favorites. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, PennsylvaniaPumpkin Whoopie Pies
Forget the pumpkin spice latte at the Starbucks drive-thru tomorrow—we’re getting our fall fix in cookie form instead. These pumpkin-flavored pies are soft and spicy, thanks to ingredients like ginger and cinnamon. Pack them when you go leaf-peeping on a crisp October afternoon.
Oatmeal Creme Whoopie Pies
If your favorite childhood snack was the oh-so-addicting Little Debbie packs, you’re in for a treat with these copycat cookies.
Pro Tip: Buy the oats you need for this recipe in bulk which will not only save you money, but you’ll have enough left over to make one of these delicious oatmeal recipes for breakfast the next day.
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
This recipe is proof that dreams really do come true. Silky smooth red velvet anything is always a winner in our book, but the cream cheese frosting oozing out of these cute creations? Now that’s the real icing on the cake, pun intended.
Funfetti Whoopie Pies
Have your cake, and eat it too—in cookie form, of course! Swap cupcakes for these whimsical whoopie pies as a unique birthday treat, complete with sprinkles galore and rainbow frosting. Stack ’em up, add a few candles and don’t forget to make a wish. (Personally, we’d wish for more funfetti deliciousness with one of these colorful confections.)
Chocolate Dream Whoopie Pies
Chocolate lovers will find these cute triple-chocolate goodies irresistible. Two luscious cookies, a yummy mousse-like filling and mini semisweet chips: mmmmmm.—Jill Papke, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Lavender Whoopie Pies
You might not be Meghan Markle, but you can host a royal-worthy English tea party. No whoopie pies have ever been on the Queen’s menu, but we think she’d reconsider for this lovely lavender recipe.
For more ways to channel your inner royal, check out Meghan’s 12 favorite foods.
Maple Whoopie Pies
Let’s be honest: The best part about eating pancakes is smothering them in sticky sweet syrup. But who says that maple goodness is just for breakfast? Enjoy the sugary substance all day, every day (without the mess!) with these whoopie pies.
Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come to stay for “Grandma Camp.” Sometimes the grandkids help by piping the cake batter. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Peppermint Whoopie Pies
Santa shouldn’t get to enjoy all the goodies, right? These peppermint pies are perfect to serve at your holiday get-together or simply to satisfy your own Christmas cookie craving (you know, that one that starts the day after Thanksgiving). Bonus points if you roll the treats in crushed candy canes.
Go Bananas Whoopie Pies
I love anything with peanut butter, so when I saw this recipe for soft banana cookies with a yummy peanut butter filling, I had to make them. Use a cookie scoop to keep them nicely rounded and all the same size. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
Cookie Dough Whoopie Pies
If you’re one of those people who thinks cookie dough tastes better than the cookies themselves (we feel you!), you’re in luck. These indulgent whoopie pies are stuffed with, you guessed it, 100% edible chocolate chip “cookie dough.” We’re going to go out on a limb here and say you’d probably love these other dough-filled desserts, too.
Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Just like all the foods that are salty and sweet, lemon and gingerbread is one of those combinations you don’t think would work… but totally does. And if the citrusy-yet-spicy flavor doesn’t win you over, the crunchy coating (you roll these in sugar before baking) definitely will.
Fruity Pebbles Whoopie Pies
Breakfast for dinner is great, but have you heard of breakfast for dessert? If not, time to think outside the box. The cereal box, that is! While these colorful confections are dipped in Fruity Pebbles, you could substitute any cereal you’d like.
