Whoopie Pies

Ingredients

• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
• Powdered sugar (2 cups)
• Buttermilk (1 cup)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Egg (1)
• Granulated sugar (1 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Cocoa powder (1/2 cup)
• All (purpose flour - 2 cups)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly firm to the touch.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
10. Spread a generous amount of the frosting onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich it with another cookie.
11. Repeat with the remaining cookies and frosting.
12. Serve and enjoy these delicious whoopie pies!