"How to make moist and soft red velvet whoopie pies filled with cream cheese filling! These cake-like cookie sandwiches are irresistible!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
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3 Tablespoons (15g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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2/3 cup (160ml) buttermilk, room temperature
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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gel red food coloring
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6 ounces (170g) block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick; 60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted (plus more for topping)
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract