I just tried out a book that’s all about Whoopie Pies. One of the writers of the book (Amy) is also the editor of my book, Cake Pops. Amy sent me a copy to check out and I couldn’t be more excited for her.
I made and fell in love with these sugar-filled sandwiches. They are delish! They’re like little cakes shaped like cookies… (but pie-like… not so much.)
It’s funny… when I gave these treats away, everyone loved them, but no one knew what to call them. Everyone asked “What are they?” It made me wonder how common they are in other places. Have you made whoopie pies? Heard of them? Seen one out in the wild?
No worries if you haven’t. Now you can make your very own. The book is organized for easy reading.
There’s a section devoted to cakes…
And a section devoted to fillings. Great for mixing and matching and making whoopies.
Lots and lots of whoopie.
Yum!
I decided to make the classic chocolate whoopie (big surprise) and paired it with peanut butter filling. The recipe called for dark brown sugar. I used this dark muscovado sugar instead because that’s all I had on hand. It made them extra tasty.
After you mix up the batter, drop it by spoonfuls on a parchment covered baking sheet.
After they bake and cool for a few minutes carefully remove them from the parchment paper.
Place them flat side up on a cookie rack. Then you can spoon the filling on…
Or pipe it on.
I like piping it on. It’s much more fun.
And prettier to look at.
Sandwich the filling between two of the cakes.
And press gently. That’s it.
Whoo-hooo for whoopies. Now go make some.
1 Tbsp of batter should make about 48 two-inch cakes or 24 pies. Recipe from Whoopie Pies
Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Ingredients
Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Salty Peanut Butter Filling
Instructions
Notes
2 Tbsp of batter should make about 30 four-inch cakes or 15 pies.
You can also roll the edges in sprinkles, chopped chocolate, nuts, etc. or in this case, peanut butter morsels.
Ummm… can I say these are just about the most fun things to eat. They’re so good you kinda feel like you’re being bad when you sink your teeth into them.
Want to make some whoopies?
Amy sent me a second copy to do with what I want. And I want to give it to one of you. Want it?
- Leave a comment on this post and tell me if you’ve ever made whoopies… Heard of them?… Know the best place to get them? Or just want to learn more about them.
- Deadline to enter is Monday, July 12 at 5:00 p.m. ET Sorry, Time’s Up. Winner announced below.
- One winner will be chosen at random and announced sometime Monday evening on this post.
Good luck!
Whoopie!!! We have a winner and boy are they in for a treat.
Congratulations Neddy (# 1413). Now you can try lots and lots of whoopie pies.
Never had one, but always feel tempted to buy them when I see them in the store! Would love to make them!
I’ve always wanted to make them. My cousin makes a killer recipe with chocolate cooking and mint filling. Mmmmm….
Just what I need to take on vacation… Yummy!
Love them, but haven’t made them (yet)!
Never heard of them, but they look adorable!
They look delish! I would love to experiment w/all of the recipes and give it a go! I actually have never heard of them before, however; they do look extremely familiar! =)
Heard of them, but I’ve never seen one (& obviously never eaten one) – but they look delicious!
I live in Veracruz Mexico and surprisingly, I’ve tasted them before.
Here, they are sold in bakeries, and they are called Yo-yos (like the toy).
I have never made them and would LOVE to try and make my own!!
I think i’ve only heard of them on tv i’ve never actually had or seen one but if they are anything like the little debbie oatmeal sammie cookies things then im all in
I’ve heard of them, but have yet to make them. I can’t wait to try!
I love whoopie pies!! Had one a couple of weeks ago in Intercourse, PA. I have a recipe that a friend’s mom used, but I have not made it in years. I would be fun to have a variety of recipes to try. :-)
I am dying to make the chocolate peanut butter ones! Yum!
I’ve never made them, but I have heard of them. They look so good, I’m excited to try them! But no peanut butter for me. Double chocolate all the way!!!!!!! : )
I’ve never made them or EATEN them! They’ve always looked so delicious, but I’ve only ever seen them online. I’d love to make some!
Oh my, those look like the most delicious things ever. Ever. I have never had one, and never made one before either.
These look like a lot of fun to make!
I’ve made them, but they weren’t nearly as beautiful as yours! I’d absolutely love the book, even if my thighs wouldn’t.
I have always wanted make some, but never have! I plan to soon!
The first time I learned of Whoopie Pies I was working in a cafe where we did all our own baking. I have the feeling they are more well-known in the USA but here in Canada they were welcomed with open arms. I have only made them once since leaving that job about 8 years ago but they are so yummy I have often been tempted to try them again, especially now that I have kids who I know would go nuts for them! That book looks amazing!
I love experimenting with baking and trying new recipes. This looks fun and good to eat too! Great idea for a small get together or party.
Oh yummy! They look like oatmeal creme pies but 100,000% better! Yep, i’m sold!
I have heard of them but never made or eaten them. Anything with chocolate and peanut butter is sinful!
i’ve never made them, but they look delicious! i’d love to have that book – thanks for the chance!
I’VE MADE THEM!!! So excited to see your post on the subject! I did a marshmallow filling. Deeelish!
Oh my gosh I have wanted to make these forever and figured they were too much work – but these look doable! I bought these for my kids before – yummy ones. Then I found them at the grocery store bakery once and was soo disappointed they were terrible.
I remember them from when i was a kid visiting my grandparents
Add me to the ranks of never made them but omg they look too tasty and fun!
They look divine. I would love to make some right now. First I have to win my office biggest loser which ends the first week of August.
I have heard of Whoopie Pies but I have never made them or had them! gasp! I have had and love moon pies, mmmm, same concept but with marshmallow filling dipped in chocolate!
Yes, I have heard of them and have had them (a million years ago)! Would love to try to make them for my kids….hopefully I will win the book!!! thanks!
This looks great. Thanks for the opportunity.
Those look scrumptious! I’m interested in trying some of those recipes, or all of them :)
Oh, those look yummy! I want to try!
I have never even heard of a whoopie pie, but now I’m dying to try one! Thanks for showing them to us.
I’ve never made them, but would LOVE to try! :)
I’ve never heard of them but they look delicious! I can’t wait to make some.
I love them! I buy them freshly made from Central Market. I would love to make them for my family :)
I have never made them but think they are adorable!!! I would love to make them if I win :)
Never heard of these nor have I made them. Ask me that same question later this week and I’m sure you’ll get a different answer. That’s because I’m married to a cookie monster and I know these will become a favorite right away.
I’ve never made them, but I’m dying to!!!
I’ve tried the chocolate and vanilla ones from Marks & Spencers..
They were delicious but obviously not authentic because they’re mass produced – still lovely though!!
I made some whoopie pies last year for Christmas…they turned out good but didn’t look anything like these!
I just love the name…Whoopie pie…who wouldn’t want to eat (or make) one?
Never had one but they look good! Would love that book so I could make some :)
I have never made whoopie! help me!
Only Classic Devil Dogs!
I have heard of Whoopie pies. I have never made them but would LOVE to!
I’ve heard of them, but have never made any. They look yummy though!
I have never made them or eaten then, but they look so good! I’ve seen them cropping up on several food blogs that i’ve been reading and they’re on my list of things to make.
Those look SO good, I’m going to go make some…NOW! :)
I never knew the filled cookies were called whoopie pies. I Learned something new! I’m having a get together tonight these are these bad boys are go’in on the menu.They look so yummy makes my mouth salivate. haha
it looks so simple. Reminds me of Oreo cakester when looking at it. I should try these for the boys soon.
cookies+fillings=yum! Can’t wait to try one!
I have heard of them but never made them…I can’t wait to try them. They look very good!!!!
I have never heard of them, but will try them…. they look delish!
We try to make them every summer, but my family loves them frozen the best!
I’ve never made whoopie pies, and I don’t know a good place to get them, but I have eaten some and they rock! :)
I have never made them because I normally do not like cake like cookies. But sandwiched between frosting I’m not sure if I could resist!!
Whoopie pies are pretty popular near where I live in the Amish country, Lancaster, PA. We even had to make them in pastry school &we did the basic chocolate with vanilla filling.
i have never made whoopie pies, but would love to!
My son saw this post over my shoulder and said, “Can we make those??” Looks like we’ll be making some whoppie pies in our house in the near future. Thanks for the inspiration. :)
I’ve never heard of them. It looks a lot like alfajores, a delicious caramel-filled cookie from Argentina. I would love to try some of these. Yum!
I’ve heard of them, but have never made them…I love sandwich cookies though…I’ll have to give them try!
Oh my gosh! I think I’m in love! I want this book soooooooooooooo bad, I promise I’ll be a good girl if I win it, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!
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> I am from Pennsylvania and whoopie pies are part of my heritage!!! I love them. I also have made pumking whoopies they are delicious. I make them for my grandchildren and they love them. Georgeann georgeann@accnorwalk.com
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Never heard of them, but definitely going to make some for Hubby’s airmen! I wonder if the fillings could be used as a sub for icing cupcakes as well?
Mmm! The peanut butter filling sounds fantastic! I tried making them once and really liked the cookie, but I didn’t quite get the standard white filling right. I’ll have to try again.
I actually made sweet potatoe whoppies before and they were sooo good.
I’ve never even HAD a whoopie pie :( Wait – yes I have. Once in Boston but I’ve never made them. They look DELICIOUS!!!!!
I have never heard of or made these before, but am willing to try.
Whoopie pies are great! What is not to love about cake sandwiches?!? I am pretty sure I could eat them for lunch in lieu of a standard turkey sandwich.
Be still my heart! I’ve got to try these!
I’ve never made them, but they look like a lot of fun!
YUM!! My family is from Massachusetts, so I have most definitely heard of and enjoyed whoopie pies. They’re hard to find here (We live in NC now.), but we had some shipped down through a company in Maine once that were to die for.
I’ve heard of whoopie pies before but never realized what they actually looked like. They remind me of circle shaped “Devil Dogs”. Anyone ever heard of those??
A few months ago my husband came home from work and said people had discussed whoppie pies. He had never heard of them. I had, but had never made them before, so I did a web search. The ones I tried were red whoppie pies – you know, like red cake or cupcakes. They were pretty good. I like the looks of the book – it would be fun to try the different kinds.
I have never heard or ate them. I must try!
I’ve never heard of them, but I certainly look forward to making them! :)
Egads! Just what I need- a book on how to make whoopie pies. Away from the east coast, you can’t find them as readily- now I can indulge in them at all times! Help me! ;D The book is adorable (a cute gift idea too).
made them and ate them!
I’ve heard of them, but haven’t seen too many recipes for them nor have I ever tried them. They look delicious though :) Can’t wait to test them out! Thanks for the recipe.
I’ve never made them but they are delish..And chocolate and peanut butter make my mouth water!
I love lemon whoopie pies! I just bought the woopie pie pans from William Sanoma. I need this book!
I have made something similar, but not as cakey. I have also had whoopie pies. They are yummy! The book looks great. I may have to add it to my baking collection.
I remember making them, or something very similar to them when I was younger with my aunt. I don’t even remember what kind we made though, it was too long ago! I want to make more in her memory!
oh! that looks delicious. i made whoopie pies for one of my christmas baskets and they turned out quite yummy. so much that i’m toying with the idea of making them for my future wedding. i just got a recipe for s’mores whoopie pies and i can’t wait to try them out!
I’ve eaten one in my life and fell in love at first bite! I’ve never been able to find anymore. Someone had bought it for me as a snack at the movie theater and have never found them again!
Yum! I’ve never had one but have seen them around for a while.
My parents used to take us to the Kutztown Folk Festival in Pennsylvania, and they always had Whoopie Pies there. I always thought they looked delicious, but I’ve never actually had one.
I definitely need to try making some of my own, though. They look like oreos on Steroids. Yum!
I have never made an edible whoopie, and am pleading the fifth on the other kind.
I love whoopie pies. They remind me of when I was a kid making them with my father. They always tasted great. His was the best. I have now made them with my niece and my daughter. What a great family tradition and memory
I’ve had commercially made ones before but never a home made one. Those look waaay better! Now I’m craving chocolate and peanut butter…
I’ve heard of them, but have never made or eaten one. I’d love to though! These peanut butter-chocolate ones look amazing!
Heard of them and want to try them!!
I’ve heard of them, but don’t think I’ve ever had one. They look awesome!
Those look delicious! I love whoopie pies! I make a mean red velvet one, but I’m going to try these :)
I love to make whoopie…pies, that is. But I never win anything!!!
I have had pre-packaged whoopie pies, but never under that specific name. These are definitely something I’m going to make!
I have eaten them, but never made them! But then I’d never made a lot of things until you blogged about them!!
must. make. woopie. pies. period.
Yes I have heard of them but never made them. I really want to try them. YUMMY!!!!
Never heard of whoopies before, but the photos look sooo great!
I’ve been wanting to make whoopie pies for a while now, but didn’t have a recipe, so this book would be perfect!
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Never made them. The pictures and descriptions really really really make me want to know more about them and test as many different kinds as possible. :)
I make pumpkin whoopie pies with cinnamon cream cheese filling! They’re always a hit around Thanksgiving time.
Whoopie pies are the best! It doesn’t matter what flavor you choose, you will fall in love with them……and kids adore them. Tonight will be my first attempt at peanut butter filling….I can’t wait!
I’ve heard of them but never had one because I didn’t know where to get them from… but now that I know I can make my own I might just have to try it
I think those are called Choco Pies in Asia. Or at least, they look like Choco Pies? I’ve had them before, but they were packaged and not very tasty!
They have some pretty good ones at Corner Bakery
i love whoopie pies!
I love whoopie pies, but have never made them myself. That will change soon, though…my girls had one for dessert after lunch today and have pretty much demanded that I make some for their birthday party!
I have never had one but they sure look good. I need to try them!
I have never had these but they look so cute and yummy! I’d love to try them!!!
I’ve heard of them and seen them, but not sure if I’ve ever eaten one.. They look Yummy though..
i have this cookbook! i LOVE it! i live in NYC, and whoopie pies are a pretty big deal over here…dare i say on par with the cupcake craze!
i have made the chocolate with classic marshmallow filling to rave reviews, and cannot wait to try vanilla cake with lemon marscapone filling.
seriously an AWESOME cookbook!
I’ve been meaning to make whoopie pies FOREVER. they are on my list, but unfortunately the list keeps growing of things I want to make!
They look yummy and the book is super cute!
They’re like Big Foot……..I’ve only ever heard of them, but have never actually seen one!
Unlike Big Foot, I’ve always wanted to try one….they look delicious!
I’ve heard of them, but I’ve never seen any in real life, unless you count Oreo Cakesters… And I don’t. The real thing must be so much better!
They’ve just become popular over here in the UK in the last year, I tried making some but they weren’t a huge success. I think the problem was with the recipe so would love to get my hands on this gorgeous looking book!
I have heard, tasted, and enjoyed them before, but would love to win the book to have an awesome time making them with my kids!!!
helllo!
I’ve heard of them but never made any… looks deliciious! :D
Awesome! Growing up in Mass, whoopie pies= summer! A true whoopie pie does not have marshmallow anything in the filling. I’m excited to check out the book & try different combos!
These are so yummy looking I had to wipe the drool from my mouth!!
I love whoopie pies!
The Amish market I go to on Saturday’s makes them in all different sorts – red velvet is my favorite. They’re SUCH great snacks – small, and just enough to quench the sweet tooth!
i’ve never made them, but they look delicious! i’ve always wanted to try them, and after seeing this, i think i will!(:
I’d never heard of them until a few years ago, when they started popping up everywhere. I’ve always wanted to try them out, and this seems like a great recipe to start!
Originally from MA, where Whoopie Pies were well known and one of my favorite things in the world. Now living down South and no one knows what I am talking about!! Would love to make these for people at work and show them what I am talking about … :)
Heard of them, never had one or made them, but would love to try them!!
I’ve always meant to try making whoopie pies, but I just never got around to it. However…after seeing this post, I think I will have to try them post haste! Yum!!! I am so doing that peanut butter chip roll!
I’ve heard of them before but have never made them. This book looks amazing! if i don’t win I will have to go get one on my own! Thanks for your awesome giveaways :D
I make red velvet whoopie pies and pumpkin whoopie pies with maple buttercream!
OOOOHHHH!!!! Those look super yummy!! Never eaten one of those before. But I would love to make them and book would come in real handy!
I’ve heard of them, but have never had one! I think it’s time to change that!
I have seen them, but never heard them called by that name.
I’ve never made them, but they seem right up my alley! I’m going to the store to buy the stuff to make red velvet whoopie pies riiight… NOW!
I love whoopie pies. Yumm!!
I’ve heard of them, made them, told others about them, and of course, eaten them! YUMMY!!
Never heard of whoopies but would love to learn how to make them!! They look delicious, reminds me of oreo cakesters.
I made some lemon whoopie pies once. They were cakey and lemony and as big as my hand. Yummy!
I’ve never had them, nor have I seen them on any of the stores in DR. THough they sure look wonderful and delish I’ll be sure to make them ASAP
I’ve heard of them, but never made them. I think I may have to start though, those look sooooo yummy!!!
I’ve heard of them, but only after perusing other cooking blogs and seeing the recipes. I haven’t tried any recipes yet but if I had this book I bet I would jump right on it!
I have never made them, but have heard of them! And now that I have the recipe for the peanut butter filling I will have to! What a fun book, the endless possibilites of combinations!
My mom made these all the time when I was growing up. I didn’t really like them but the principle at my teeny tiny school loved them so every year on my birthday I had to bring these in as my birthday treat. :-) My mom says they taste WAY better frozen. I hope you read this comment so you know to try them that way. (the chocolate/white filling ones at least)
I’d love the book. I want to try some of the other flavors!
I’ve heard of them but I’ve never made them or had the pleasure of eating them. They look like so much fun!
these were my favorite treat growing up! my mom makes the best ones with a marshmallow cream filling. YUM.
Those look delicious!! I’ll be sure to make them soon.
I have always loved the name of these! Yours are the perfect size! And the flavors……. I could get carried away with the possibilities! Thank you!
I have not heard of whoopie pies. However, I believe I will be making them soon :O)
oh these take me back to my bff’s house growing up. Her mom made the best whoopie pies (and crepes). so these were part of my childhood. I had forgotten about them. I would love to make them for my boys now! and send some to my bff…
I tried my very first whoopie pie a few weeks ago – after having never heard of them in my life, all of a sudden they’re popping up everywhere, and I’m very much in favor!
I made whoopie-pie-inspired cupcakes last week and they were delish!
I first heard of woopie pies in 1993 from a fellow army wife who grew up in Maine. Loved them and had to make them for myself. Have only had the classic chocolate woopie pie, but would love to try different flavors.
Adorable and delicious!
I LOVE WOOPIE PIES!! Ever since I have seen them made on Martha Stewart I have made a ton of them. For christmas I made red velvet with peppermint filling. They were a hit at my cookie exchange party. I would love to have this book!!
I have heard of them. I have had a recipe bookmarked for ages that I still haven’t gotten around to trying. I need to!
I LOVE making these…!
I love whoopie pies! I like to make them really big and give them away as gifts.
I tried Whoppie Pies at a Restaurant in central Oregon. They were really yummy, and I would love to make some myself!
Never made them or heard of them, but they look delicious!!!
Where i come from (Pennsylvania) they are called GOBS. And i make them all the time… but only the standard chocolate and white flour/milk base filing. I’m excited to hear that there are other filling options. I’ve thought you could make other cake options work too. Here’s a tip… because the ‘dough’ for the cookies is more like cake batter and I like things to be even – i pipe that onto the parchment sheets. So easy! When i make them for a party i make them mini – easy to eat in one bit. When i bake them for home, i make them big and freeze them individually. I throw one in my hubby’s lunch in the morning and it is thawed to perfection by the time he eats it.
LOVE THESE… must get this book!
I have heard of them….somewhere. I’ve never had any before. They look really good!
I’ve seen them before but have never tried them. I will have to attempt to make them one day.
I would love to try and make them! They look soooo yummy!
ive heard of them…ate store bought ones…but im sure homemade ones are MUCH better! i wannna make em! :D
I love whoopies!!! Ive made chocolate with a marsmallow filling and pumpkin with a cream cheese filling. YUMMMM.
It’s hard to believe so many people don’t know what whoopie pies are. They used to be in every gas station and mini-mart. Although maybe the people you gave them to didn’t know what to call them because you’ve made them so small. Generally, they’re at least as big around as a hamburger bun. Otherwise, they’re just sandwich cookies.
never made them, but found a great one at the farm at the grove in los angeles.
never heard of them til now. I will try them. the possibilites are endless. when will the cookbook be out??? when will your cookbook be out?????
Of course I’ve heard of Whoopies! Love to eat them. Can’t wait to make them!!! YUM!
Have never made them, don’t think I’ve ever even tasted one. They’re pretty much everywhere here in Boston; while I had heard of them while growing up in western NY, I never really saw them anywhere.
I’ve made them! Love them! But where I’m from we call them “Gobs”. :)
Heard of them, ate one once, would love to make them.
I have heard of them, but never tried one. This book looks awesome! Thank you for the chance!
I’ve eaten them and loved them….but made them? No. Not yet anyway!
I’ve never made them, but the best one i’ve ever eaten was a pumpkin one with vanilla filling…yummy
I’ve never heard of them, but they look delicious!
I want some now!
I’ve heard of whoopies but never made those kind. :) You are opening so many new wonderful worlds to me! Between cake pops, popsicles, and now whoopies, I’m never at a loss as to what is for dessert. The hardest part is deciding which to do!
Grasshoppper Whoopie?
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I’ve heard of them but I haven’t eaten them yet. I’d love to have the book to finally try them!
I’ve heard of them, but have yet to make them. It looks like so much fun!
I’ve definitely heard of them and have been wanting to make them for a long time. But I didn’t know about the book. It would defintiely be the motivation to get me baking!!
I have heard of them but I have never made them. I would love to give them a try though.
OMG! I was just digging through my recipe books and magazines last week looking for a recipe for whoopie pies!! You always come through for me Bakerella, thank you!!
Heard of them but have never tried one!
I have eaten whoopie pies, but never made them…would love to try! The best place I’ve found is a local PA Dutch farmer’s market in Newtown PA – yum!!!
Yep, I’ve heard of them and eaten them, but only the classic chocolate with white filling. I would love to try some variations!
I’ve heard of them, made them and eaten too many of them! :) Made them (basic recipe with white cream filling) for a school bake sale and they flew off the table!
I haven’t made these but I’d really love to! I imagine they may be called “pies” because they are similar to Moon Pies.
Whoopie pies are great!! They are like two cupcake tops with frosting between instead of on top! genius.
Whoopie pies are on my “to make” list. I LOVE them. And what could be better than chocolate and peanut butter. So many fillings, so many cakes, so little time!
I had never heard of them until I moved to Indiana. Everyone here thinks I’m odd because I have never heard of whoopie pies or eaten one. I might have to try them now that I have seen those wonderful pictures!
Never made Whoopie Pies, myself, but a bakery near my house called Zachary’s has a weekly “Whoopie Pie Wednesday.” They go quick–with good reason! I’m crazy about their Hazelnut Whoopie Pies… YUM!
I love your site, and would love to win the Whoopie cookbook, liked looks of the salted peanut cookies, bet they were good. Keep on baking and being so creative.
Used to make them with my mom when I was little. Haven’t had one for years, though!
Heard of them, have never eaten or made them, but definitely want to!
I have made a PB on PB whoopie pie!!!
LOVE THEM!!
I’ve never made them nor eaten one before, but they look really yummy!