Get ready to transform your ordinary baking session into a spine-tingling culinary adventure! These Whoopie Pie Halloween Monsters are not just desserts—they're edible works of art that will make your taste buds scream with delight. Imagine soft, rich chocolate cookies sandwiched with creamy marshmallow filling, decorated with playful candy eyes that turn an already amazing treat into a ghoulishly cute Halloween sensation. Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or just want to surprise your little monsters with a festive dessert, these whoopie pies are guaranteed to be the star of the show!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Colored candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.
- For the filling, beat marshmallow fluff and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Once cookies are cool, spread a generous amount of marshmallow filling on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie.
- Decorate the whoopie pies with colored candy eyes to create monster faces, positioning them in fun and creative ways.
- Refrigerate the whoopie pies for 30 minutes to help set the filling and make them easier to handle.
- Serve and enjoy your spooky Halloween Whoopie Pie Monsters!
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized cookies that will create perfectly matched sandwich pairs.
- Let cookies cool completely before adding filling to prevent melting.
- Get creative with candy eye placement to give each monster a unique personality.
- For extra Halloween flair, consider using food coloring to tint your marshmallow filling in Halloween colors like orange or green.
- Store whoopie pies in the refrigerator to maintain their shape and freshness.
- For a fun family activity, let kids help decorate the monster faces with candy eyes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 90mg
