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Spooky Halloween Whoopie Pies

Spooky Halloween Whoopie Pies: A Fun Treat to Make Together

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Spooky Halloween Whoopie Pies are a fun and delicious treat perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 18 pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Mix
  • 1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix Feel free to use any chocolate cake mix if preferred.
  • 1 cup Water Hydrates the mix; no substitutions necessary.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter.
  • 3 large Eggs Or use flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 box Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding Vanilla pudding can be used as an alternative.
For the Icing and Decorations
  • 2 tubs Vanilla Cake Icing Homemade buttercream can be a special touch.
  • 1 tsp Orange Food Coloring Gel Gel gives a more vibrant effect.
  • 1 tbsp Edible Black Glitter Or swap with black sprinkles.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting.
For the Fun Decorations
  • 1 piece Black Licorice For crafting spider legs.
  • 1 cup Candy Eyes Optional if preferring simpler designs.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two Silpat-lined baking sheets.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil’s food cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and chocolate fudge instant pudding. Mix until smooth.
  3. Using a cookie scoop, portion the batter onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 7-10 minutes until lightly springing back when touched. Remove and cool on wire racks for 10 minutes.
  5. Mix the vanilla cake icing with orange food coloring gel until vibrant. Adjust color as desired.
  6. Spread or pipe icing on the flat side of one pie and sandwich it with another.
  7. Decorate with black glitter, black licorice, and candy eyes as desired.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve on a festive platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These whoopie pies are versatile; experiment with different cake mixes and fillings for your own fun twists.

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