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Spooky Halloween Whoopie Pies

Spooky Halloween Whoopie Pies: A Fun Treat to Make Together

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These Spooky Halloween Whoopie Pies are a delightful, easy-to-make treat perfect for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 18 pues
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix Any chocolate cake mix can substitute.
  • 1 cup Water No substitutes necessary.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter can enhance flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 package Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding Vanilla pudding can be a delicious substitute.
For the Filling
  • 2 tubs Vanilla Cake Icing Homemade buttercream works excellently as an alternative.
  • to taste Orange Food Coloring Gel Regular food coloring is an option, but gel is more intense.
For Decorating
  • to taste Edible Black Glitter Substitute with black sprinkles for crunch if desired.
  • to taste Powdered Sugar Optional for decoration.
  • to taste Black Licorice Chocolate sticks can be a tasty substitute.
  • to taste Candy Eyes Optional for simpler decoration.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Silpat mat
  • Wire Racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with a Silpat mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and pudding.
  3. Using a cookie scoop, portion the batter onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 7-10 minutes, until the pies spring back when pressed and appear set at the edges.
  5. Let the pies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. Mix orange food coloring into the vanilla icing until the desired hue is achieved.
  7. Spread or pipe icing onto the flat side of one pie and top with another to create a sandwich.
  8. Decorate with black glitter, licorice, and candy eyes as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1whoopie pieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gIron: 2mg

Notes

Mix well to ensure even baking, cool completely before decorating, and feel free to experiment with cake mixes and icing colors.

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