Homemade Oreo Whoopie Pies

Name: Homemade Oreo Whoopie Pies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

These delightful treats taste just like the classic bakery version with soft cake cookies and a creamy center.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

Whoopie pies are such a fun treat for the whole family because they hit that perfect spot between a cake and a cookie. Everyone loves the contrast between the dark chocolate cocoa cookies and that sweet vanilla filling.

My best tip for these is to let the cookies cool down completely before you spread the filling. If the cookies are even a little warm, the creamy center will melt and make a big mess.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until smooth.
4
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5
Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, then pour in the milk.
6
Mix in the remaining flour until you have a smooth batter.
7
Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto your prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes.
8
Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets while you make the filling.
9
To make the filling, beat the shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until light and fluffy.
10
Spread a generous dollop of filling onto the flat side of one cookie and top it with another cookie to make a sandwich.

💡 Tips

Store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days to keep the filling firm. You can also wrap them individually in plastic wrap if you want to pop them into school lunchboxes.

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