Stef's Whoopie Pies with Peanut Butter Frosting

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and the egg until light and fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and hot water, mixing until well combined. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving some space between each. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops spring back lightly when touched. (12 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins To make the peanut butter frosting: In a medium bowl, blend together 1 tablespoon softened butter and the peanut butter until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, mixing until well combined. Slowly add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a soft and spreadable consistency. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Once the whoopie pies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of peanut butter frosting on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie, sandwiching them together. Repeat with the remaining cookies and frosting. (15 minutes)