Ww Peppermint Whoopie Pies

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Delicious Ww Peppermint Whoopie Pies are a perfect winter treat for your loved ones.
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened dutch cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 1/3 cups light corn syrup ( not low calorie )
4 large egg whites
1 pinch cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners ' sugar ( powdered )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
298
Sugar
36g
Fat
9g
Whoopie pies are an American dessert that took birth in the 1920s. It consists of two cookie-shaped cakes and a rich, creamy frosting spread in the middle. However, this peppermint whoopie pie is a winter variant with refreshing peppermint flavor and dark chocolate cookies. This dessert is perfect for a Christmas party or a winter evening treat. The cookie is soft and fluffy while the filling is thick and creamy. It is a perfect balance between rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven at 350°F / 180°C.
2.Sift flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
3.In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until well combined.
4.Add egg and peppermint extract to the mixture.
5.Combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture while adding buttermilk slowly. Mix well.
6.Spoon the mixture onto a lined baking tray and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.
7.While the cookies are baking, make the filling. Combine corn syrup, egg whites, and cream of tartar in a bowl and place it over boiling water. Beat the mixture until it gets thick.
8.Add peppermint and vanilla extract. Beat again.
9.Slowly add powdered sugar to the mixture and beat until creamy.
10.Allow the cookies to cool down and then spread filling on half a cookie. Place the other half on top and press lightly.

PROS

Rich chocolate flavor and refreshing peppermint filling makes it a perfect dessert for winter season.

Low-fat buttermilk and light corn syrup balance the calories.

CONS

The cookies are not gluten-free.

Corn syrup may increase the sugar level.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy due to the powdered sugar and all-purpose flour.
Peppermint has been linked to decreasing the symptoms of digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and easing nausea.

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