These Vegan Double Chocolate Whoopie Pies are the perfect hand held dairy free dessert. And I show you how to freeze the whoopie pies in this post.
These Vegan Double Chocolate Whoopie Pies are simple to make. The exterior cookies are cakey and soft and the filling is fluffy chocolate buttercream. These are the perfect hand held treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
To make these whoopie pies you will need:
Flour: Regular all purpose flour.
Sugar: Granulated sugar for sweetness and structure.
Cocoa Powder: For that chocolatey flavor.
Leaveners: Both baking powder and baking soda here.
Salt: For Balance.
Non Dairy Milk: Non dairy milk keeps these whoopie pies vegan.
Vegan Butter: Vegan butter keeps them moist.
Agave: For a little extra sweetness.
Vanilla: Because I can't bake without it.
Method
These Vegan Double Chocolate Whoopie Pies are super simple to make.
First, combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Next, combine the wet ingredients in a medium bowl.
Then, pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and whisk it all together.
Now, chill the dough.
Finally, scoop and bake!
How to Freeze
Let's talk about how to freeze the whoopie pies. First, allow the cookies to cool completely and don't fill them!
Place the cookies in an airtight container with parchment between the layers as you stack.
Then, place in the freezer for up to a month.
When you want to serve, allow the cookies to thaw, then fill with buttercream and serve.
Storage
To store the filled whoopie pies, place them into an airtight container and store un the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Top Recipe Tip
Don't skip the chill time! The chill allows the batter to thicken up a little big so they bake nice and thick. The whoopie pies will be thin if you skip the chill time.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Double Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Equipment
- 1 Large Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Spatula
- 1 2 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
- 2 Cookie Sheets
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Sugar
- ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder, sifted
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ Cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
- 4 tablespoon Vegan Butter, melted
- 2 tablespoon Agave Nectar
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla
For the Chocolate Buttercream
- 8 tablespoon Vegan Butter
- ¼ Cup Vegetable or Palm Shortening see note
- ½ Cup Cocoa Powder, sifted
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoon Non-Dairy Milk
Instructions
For the Cookies
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.1 Cup All-Purpose Flour, ½ Cup Sugar, ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder, sifted, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda, ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- Into a small bowl, combine plant milk, melted vegan butter, agave and vanilla. whisk to combine.½ Cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk, 4 tablespoon Vegan Butter, melted, 2 tablespoon Agave Nectar, 2 teaspoon Vanilla
- Sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk to combine.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Place bowl in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to thicken up. See note.
- Preheat oven to 350*F and line 2 trays with parchment.
- Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portions mounds of dough onto the cookie sheets being sure to leave at least 2 inches of space between each mound.
- Bake in a 350* oven for 11-13 minutes or until the cookies feel set when pressed with a finger.
- Allow to cool completely.
For the Buttercream
- Cream the vegan butter and vegetable shortening together in a large bowl with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.8 tablespoon Vegan Butter, ¼ Cup Vegetable or Palm Shortening
- Add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar and mix on low. The mixture will look crumby here and thats okay.½ Cup Cocoa Powder, sifted, 3 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
- Add the vanilla and mix on low. Then add the non-dairy milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing between each addition.1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 2 tablespoon Non-Dairy Milk
- Now turn the mixer to medium and mix until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes
To Fill the Whoopie Pies
- Flip half of the whoopie pies upside down, then use the same two tablespoon scoop to scoop chocolate buttercream onto the cookies.
- Top with the remaining cookies and serve.
Erica
Hello! I'm wanting to make these for my husbands birthday and I'm wondering how these hold up if made a few days before eating them? I was thinking of just filling them the day of, but it would be helpful if I could make the cookies beforehand, if possible. Thanks in advance for any advice, cant wait to try these!
Megan Calipari
Hi! I think they would do just fine. If you can, I’d bake them and freeze them and then remove them from the freezer and fill them day of. I hope you enjoy!
monika
Hi! Just a FYI regarding agave...It isn't a health food:
Agave contains an extremely high percentage of fructose, ranging from 70% to over 95%. High Fructose Corn Syrup contains on average 55% fructose, which is nearly half of the amount of agave nectar. All of these facts lead back to agave nectar causing an increase insulin resistance.