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Chocolate Dream Whoopie Pies


February and chocolate are soulmates in my mind, so I jumped at the chance to participate in this month's #FoodieExtravaganza Chocolate Lover's event.  I spent days searching through recipes.  I looked at cheesecakes, cookies, and puddings. I saw this recipe for Chocolate Dream Whoopie Pies, and I knew it was the one. 

I made no changes to the recipe itself.  I baked some in my mini muffin top pans, and then some in heart shaped.  They went very, very fast, so much so that I had to hide one in order to take pictures!  Thank you to Jill P for sharing her recipe.

Be sure to check out all the other great recipes at the bottom of the post. You can never have enough chocolate!  And big thanks to Ellen for hosting!

Chocolate Dream Whoopie Pies

Chocolate Dream Whoopie Pies

Ingredients

  • 1 packages chocolate cake mix (regular size)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350º.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes (mixture will be sticky).
  3. Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  6. In a large bowl, beat the shortening and butter until fluffy. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla.
  7. Spread chocolate filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies, about 2 tablespoons on each; top with remaining cookies. Roll sides in miniature chocolate chips. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-dream-whoopie-pies

Other recipes you may enjoy:

Chocolate Lover's Pancakes

Chocolate Glazed Brownies

Brooklyn Blackout Cake

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Browned Butter Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Muffins by Food Lust People Love
Chocolate Dream Whoopie Pies by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Chocolate Nonpareil Drops by Family Around the Table
Chocolate Tart with a Shortbread Crust by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Double Chocolate Chip Banana Bread by Hardly A Goddess
Easy Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes by Our Good Life
German Chocolate Cake Macarons by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Healthy Chocolate Truffles by Simple and Savory
Homemade Chocolate Praline Easter Eggs by Sneha’s Recipe
Homemade White Chocolate with Strawberries and Rose Petals by Tara’s Multicultural Table
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Salted Juniper-Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup by Faith, Hope, Love and Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice



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  1. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered AccompliceFebruary 7, 2018 at 7:53 AM

    These look truly dreamy! Love that they are in the shape of a heart!

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    1. JoleneFebruary 7, 2018 at 10:32 AM

      It totally justifies my giant baking pan collection ;)

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  2. StacyFebruary 7, 2018 at 8:22 AM

    What gorgeous whoopie pies for Valentine's Day! I can see why they disappeared so quickly.

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    1. JoleneFebruary 7, 2018 at 10:33 AM

      I've learned with chocolate and my guys, hide some for myself if I want a chance at any!

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  3. TaraFebruary 7, 2018 at 9:03 AM

    How cute! I love the shape and those mini chocolate chips around the edges.

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    1. JoleneFebruary 7, 2018 at 10:33 AM

      The little chips definitely put them over the top!

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  4. A Day in the Life on the FarmFebruary 7, 2018 at 9:27 AM

    Adorable little pies to send off in lunchboxes for Valetine's Day.

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  5. HardlyagoddessFebruary 7, 2018 at 6:15 PM

    These look amazing and my kids would make these disappear just like yours did!

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  6. KarenFebruary 7, 2018 at 9:31 PM

    Love that only one was left!!!

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    1. JoleneFebruary 8, 2018 at 5:18 AM

      I've gotten smart over the years about hiding treats for myself, usually in the vegetable bin, they never look there!

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  7. CarolineFebruary 8, 2018 at 1:14 PM

    This is such a cute idea!

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  8. CarleeFebruary 1, 2019 at 11:25 PM

    My sweet tooth is really paying attention, these look great!

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  9. Amy (Savory Moments)February 3, 2019 at 3:16 PM

    These are adorable and I bet super tasty as well!

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  10. A Day in the Life on the FarmFebruary 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM

    These look so decadent and delicious. Perfect way to show love to your Valentine(s).

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