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    Published: Dec 22, 2022 · Modified: Jan 4, 2023 by Courtney Hunter · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Vegan Whoopie Pie Recipe

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    These vegan whoopie pies are easy to make and such cute-looking cookies. These are cake-like cookies filled with a delicious soft vanilla filling.

    vegan whoopie pies

    If you love a good traditional whoopie pie, then check this recipe out.

    It's been many years since I've had a whoopie pie, and the homemade version is much better than any other store-bought one.

    They remind me of mini cookie cakes if you've never had one. And who doesn't love a little hand cake?

    You have hand pies, so why not hand cakes? Hand cakes would be a better name than whoopie pies.

    Vegan Whoopie Pie Recipe Q&A

    vegan whoopie pies laying on a white background dusted with powdered sugar in different orientations.

    There are a couple of different frostings your can use for whoopie pies.

    1. Vegan cream cheese frosting, which I use vegan cream cheese + vegan butter. I prefer this one for whoopie pies.

    2. Often, people use a marshmallow fluff and vegan butter mixture, it's hard to find a vegan marshmallow fluff, and I didn't feel like making my own. But there are recipes out there if you want that version.

    3. Vegan buttercream frosting is another option.

    You can also make these with different flavors like;

    Peppermint whoopie pies-

     To the frosting, I would add ¼-1.2 teaspoon of peppermint extract, then crush some candy canes and dip the sides, add a yummy peppermint crunch, and it's beautiful.

    Peanut butter whoopie pies-

     You could add peanut butter to the frosting and chopped-up vegan peanut butter cups.

    Strawberry-

     You can make a vegan strawberry buttercream and then dip the sides in freeze-dried strawberries for a chocolate-covered strawberry experience. 

    You can use fresh strawberries if you're eating them the day of. 

    These would be so cute for Valentine's day!

    Use whichever flavor of frosting you think goes well with chocolate cakes.

    vegan chocolate whoopie pies stacked 3 high.

    Can I use vegan butter instead of shortening?

    I've only ever used shortening, which helps these whoopie pies keep their shape. 

    I would be worried the vegan butter would spread too much, and you want a fluffy whoopie pie, not a flat one.

    What is in a whoopie pie?

    A whoopie pie is made up of two pieces of chocolate cake and is typically filled with either marshmallow cream or buttercream frosting.

    Can you make these a gluten-free whoopie pies?

    I've never made these gluten-free, but you could use all-purpose gluten-free flour in a 1:1 ratio.

    What ingredients do you need for a vegan whoopie pie recipe?

    Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe.

    • vegan vegetable shortening
    • white sugar
    • brown sugar
    • non dairy milk (soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, rice milk, whichever plant-based milk you prefer)
    • white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar if that's all you have)
    • flax meal or egg replacer
    • vanilla
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • unsweetened cocoa powder
    • all purpose flour

    Filling

    • powdered sugar
    • vegan butter, soft
    • vegan cream cheese, soft
    • vanilla extract
    • non dairy milk

    How do you make vegan whoopie pies?

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees, line two baking sheets with a Silpat, parchment paper, or cooking spray, and set them aside.

    Make your vegan buttermilk by taking a liquid measuring cup, adding 1 cup of non-dairy milk with 1 TB vinegar, stirring until combined, and setting it aside.

    Make your flax egg by combing your 1 TB flax meal with 2 TB water in a small bowl or cup, stirring, and letting it thicken.

    vegan whoopie pies batter in a bowl.

    Take a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer with a large bowl.

    Add the shortening and white and brown sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer, and mix on medium for a few minutes until it starts to get creamy.

    vegan whoopie pies pre-cooked on a silpat.

    Then add the vanilla extract, flax egg, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; stir until combined. 

    Then add the 2 cups of flour and vegan buttermilk until combined.

    Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.

    Take your prepared cookie sheets and a small to medium cookie scoop (or an ice cream scoop) and scoop out the batter; these will spread, so don't put them too close together; 12 worked on my baking sheet.

    Bake for 8-10 minutes, don't overbake. 

    vegan whoopie pie cookies baked on a silpat in the background.

    Let rest for 5 minutes, then place them on a cooling rack to cool (wire rack).

    Take your stand mixer and a clean bowl and combine the filling ingredients; mix slowly, then medium-high until whipped well for 2-3 minutes.

    vegan frosting for whoopie pies in a metal bowl.

    Match up the cookies in twos, take the bottom half, and spread the cream filling on the flat side, then place the unfrosted pair (flat sides together) to make a sandwich. 

    Repeat with the remaining cookies.

    frosting the vegan whoopie pies on a metal cooling rack with one cookie without the top on it.

    How do you serve these chocolate whoopie pies?

    These can be served at room temperature or cold from the fridge, whichever you prefer.

    How do you store whoopie pies?

    The whoopie pies need to be placed in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

    They are better at room temperature when you go to serve them.

    Can you freeze whoopie pies?

    Yes, place the soft chocolate cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

    When you want to eat them, let them defrost on the counter before serving.

    single vegan whoopie pie  on a sheet covered with powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

    Want some delicious vegan cookie recipes?

    • Easy Vegan Pumpkin Cookies
    • Vegan Lemon Cookies
    • Easy Vegan Sugar Cookies
    • Vegan Snickerdoodle Cookies
    vegan whoopie pie recipe

    Vegan Whoopie Pies

    These vegan whoopie pies are easy to make and have a delicious cake texture and cream cheese frosting middle sandwiched in a cookie form.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: All Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 9 minutes minutes
    Additional Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 9 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 depending on size
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Courtney Hunter

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup vegan shortening
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ½ cup brown
    • 1 cup non dairy milk
    • 1 TB vinegar White or Apple Cider
    • 1 flax egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ TB baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 cups all purpose flour

    Filling

    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 5 TB vegan butter soft
    • 4 TB vegan cream cheese soft
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 TB non dairy milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees, line a baking sheet with Silpat, parchment paper, or cooking spray, and set it aside.
    • Make your vegan buttermilk by taking a liquid measuring cup, adding 1 cup of non-dairy milk with 1 TB vinegar, stirring until combined, and setting it aside. Make your flax egg by combining your 1 TB flax meal with 2 TB water in a small cup, mixing, and letting it thicken.
    • Take a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer with a large mixing bowl. Add the shortening and white and brown sugar, and mix on medium for a few minutes until it starts to get creamy. Then add the vanilla extract, flax egg, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; stir until combined. Then add the 2 cups of flour and vegan buttermilk until combined.
    • Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
    • Take your prepared cookie sheet and a small to medium cookie scoop and scoop out the batter; these will spread, so don't put them too close together; 12 worked on my cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes, don't overbake. Let rest for 5 minutes, then place them on a cooling rack to cool.
    • Take your stand mixer and a clean bowl and combine the filling ingredients; mix slowly, then medium-high until whipped well for a few minutes.
    • Match up the cookies in twos, take the bottom half, and spread frosting on the flat part, then place the unfrosted pair (flat sides together) to make a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.

    Notes

    Storing- The whoopie pies need to be placed in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They are better at room temperature when you go to serve them.
    Freezing- Yes, place the soft chocolate cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. When you want to eat them, let them defrost on the counter before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g
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