Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Peanut Butter

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Some desserts just feel like comfort. Like biting into childhood. Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Peanut Butter Filling are exactly that kind of dessert. Two soft, cakey chocolate cookies sandwich a generous swirl of creamy peanut butter frosting. It’s classic, nostalgic, and utterly irresistible.

These are not dry or crumbly cookies. Think soft devil’s food cake, shaped into handheld portions and stuffed with a sweet, salty peanut butter cream that sticks to your fingers in the best way. The texture is chewy and tender with just enough structure to hold the rich filling without falling apart.

What makes this version shine? The balance. The chocolate cake is not overly sweet, allowing the peanut butter filling to star. And we’re using real ingredients—no mystery additives, no cake mix shortcuts. It’s the kind of recipe you bake once and end up keeping on a worn-out index card forever.

It’s a crowd-pleaser at bake sales, birthday parties, game nights, or just because it’s Tuesday and you deserve something delicious. Everyone loves the flavor combo, and it’s easy to double the recipe if you’re feeding a group.

Another reason these whoopie pies hit the spot? They store well. Make them ahead and refrigerate them; they actually taste even better the next day once the flavors meld and the filling sets.

Let’s talk method: you’ll drop spoonfuls of batter onto a baking sheet, bake until puffed and just set, then let them cool before sandwiching. The filling comes together quickly with butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of cream.

Kids can help assemble them. No piping bag necessary—just spoon and press. It’s a great family baking project that results in big smiles and sticky fingers.

You can even customize. Add mini chocolate chips to the batter, or swirl a bit of jam into the filling for a PB&J twist.

Not a peanut butter fan? You can swap in marshmallow fluff, chocolate ganache, or vanilla buttercream. But if you’re a PB lover, this combo is peak dessert.

These whoopie pies are deeply satisfying without being fussy. Rustic, charming, and rich. Everything you want in a homemade treat.

Serve with milk, coffee, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re feeling fancy.

Perfect for packing in lunch boxes, handing out to friends, or wrapping up as gifts. They look great stacked up or wrapped in parchment and tied with string.

Homemade always tastes better, and with this recipe, it shows. Soft, fudgy, creamy, and unforgettable.

Servings: 8-10 pies

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cool Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cakes:

• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beat to combine.
4. Add dry ingredients in batches, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of batter onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until puffed and springy. Cool on wire racks.
7. For the filling, beat butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, salt, and cream; beat until fluffy.
8. Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of half the cakes, then top with remaining cakes.

Tips:

• Don’t overbake—you want them soft.
• If the filling is too thick, add a little more cream. If too runny, add more sugar.
• Chill the filled pies for 20-30 minutes before serving for best texture.

Why You Will Love This Recipe:

These whoopie pies combine the joy of cake and cookies with the salty-sweet magic of peanut butter. They’re portable, nostalgic, and straight-up delicious.

Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Peanut Butter Filling are the perfect nostalgic treat: rich, soft chocolate cake rounds sandwiched around creamy, dreamy peanut butter frosting. Easy to make, hard to resist.