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These delicious chocolate whoopie pies have been given a spooky twist for Halloween. Fill with white icing and cover in orange and black sprinkles. Let the kids make draw their own creepy characters and attach to a cocktail sticks for the perfect decorations.
Ingredients
For the whoopie pies:
- 125g butter or margarine, softened
- 200g caster sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 400g plain flour
- 50g cocoa powder
- 1¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- Approx 250ml low-fat buttermilk
For the whoopie pie filling:
- 250g icing sugar
- 150g unsalted butter, softened
For the whoopie pie decorations:
- Orange and black sprinkles
- Cocktails stick decorations
You'll also need:
- 3 large baking trays
- Baking paper
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Line 3 large baking trays with baking paper.
- For the whoopie pies: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter or margarine and sugar together until pale and creamy then beat in the egg.
- Sift the flour, cocoa and bicarbonate of soda into another large bowl. Gradually add spoonfuls of the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring well after each addition, along with sufficient buttermilk to make a smooth, thick cake mixture (you may not require the full 250ml (9fl.oz) of buttermilk). Using a teaspoon, drop walnut-sized scoops of the mixture on to the baking trays, spaced well apart to allow for room for spreading.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 mins until risen and firm to the touch. Cool for 5 mins on the trays before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the whoopie pie filling: Put the butter in a clean and dry mixing bowl and beat until soft. Gradually sieve in the icing sugar, beating well after each addition, to make a smooth, spreadable icing. Spread thickly over the flat sides of the remaining pie halves using a knife. When the iced pie tops have set, carefully sandwich them on to the filled pie halves.
Top Tip for making Halloween whoopie pies
If you can't find buttermilk, you can make a buttermilk substitute by mixing together 175g yoghurt and 75g semi-skimmed milk.

Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.
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