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Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies

By Lorraine

Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are decadent and delicious. The dark chocolate cookie is rich and cake like. Or even brownie like, with a hint of coffee. Two cookies are sandwiched together with a frosting filling that is light and fluffy with more coffee flavor!Dads, oft times, get a bum wrap and are portrayed on television and movies as less than manly and capable. The role of dad is a huge responsibility and those guys who endeavor to meet the challenge are worthy of honor and respect. A little love can go a long way to say, I notice and appreciate you. Here is a special treat to make especially for him. Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are decadent and delicious. They are easily transportable so he can even take them when he’s heading to his kids practices and games.

 

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Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are decadent and delicious. The dark chocolate cookie is rich and cake like. Or even brownie like, with a hint of coffee. Two cookies are sandwiched together with a frosting filling that is light and fluffy with more coffee flavor!
The dark chocolate cookie is rich and cake like. Or even brownie like, with a hint of coffee.
 
 
Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are decadent and delicious. The dark chocolate cookie is rich and cake like. Or even brownie like, with a hint of coffee. Two cookies are sandwiched together with a frosting filling that is light and fluffy with more coffee flavor!
Two cookies are sandwiched together with a frosting filling that is light and fluffy with more coffee flavor!

 

 
Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are decadent and delicious. The dark chocolate cookie is rich and cake like. Or even brownie like, with a hint of coffee. Two cookies are sandwiched together with a frosting filling that is light and fluffy with more coffee flavor!

How to make chocolate espresso whoopie pies

 

espresso powder substitute of instant coffeeWhenever a recipe called for instant espresso powder, I substitute instant coffee, preferably a dark roast. Just grind the granules with a mortal and pestle or press with the back of a spoon until it becomes a powder.

 

Decadent Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are sandwiched together with a light and fluffy frosting with more coffee flavor! Perfect for dads for Father's Day.
Sift flour, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl.
 
 
Decadent Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are sandwiched together with a light and fluffy frosting with more coffee flavor! Perfect for dads for Father's Day.
Whisk coffee, cocoa and espresso powder (or instant coffee) in a 2-cup measure until blended; cool to room temperature.
 
 
Decadent Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are sandwiched together with a light and fluffy frosting with more coffee flavor! Perfect for dads for Father's Day.
In mixer bowl, beat sugar and 1/2 cup butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.
 
 
Decadent Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are sandwiched together with a light and fluffy frosting with more coffee flavor! Perfect for dads for Father's Day.
Add half of the flour mixture and half of the coffee mixture; beat just until blended.
 
 
Decadent Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are sandwiched together with a light and fluffy frosting with more coffee flavor! Perfect for dads for Father's Day.
Beat in remaining flour mixture and coffee mixture until smooth.
 
 
Decadent Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are sandwiched together with a light and fluffy frosting with more coffee flavor! Perfect for dads for Father's Day.
Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. I use a scoop to reduce the mess and keep each cookie the same size.
 
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookie springs back when lightly touched. Remove from oven and cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
 
 

For The Center Frosting:

Beat powdered sugar and 3/4 cup butter in large bowl with mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add espresso mixture and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; beat until smooth.
 
Pipe or spread 2 tablespoons frosting on flat side of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.
 
 
Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are decadent and delicious. The dark chocolate cookie is rich and cake like. Or even brownie like, with a hint of coffee. Two cookies are sandwiched together with a frosting filling that is light and fluffy with more coffee flavor!
 

Freezing whoopie pies

 
Decadent Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are sandwiched together with a light and fluffy frosting with more coffee flavor! Perfect for dads for Father's Day.
Unless dad is sharing with you and the kids, there will be more whoopie pies than he can eat. The good news is that they freeze really well. Place in an air-tight container between pieces of waxed paper to keep fresh and enjoy another day.
 
 
 
Chocolate Espresso Whoopie Pies are decadent and delicious. The dark chocolate cookie is rich and cake like. Or even brownie like, with a hint of coffee. Two cookies are sandwiched together with a frosting filling that is light and fluffy with more coffee flavor!
 
 
 

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Espresso Whoopie Pies

Recipe source: Coffee Savor more than 85 coffee recipes

Makes 18 to 20 Whoopie Pies

INGREDIENTS:

Cookies:

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup hot coffee
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

 

Frosting for the center:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules, dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

 

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicon mats

Sift flour, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl.

Whisk coffee, cocoa and espresso powder (or instant coffee) in a 2-cup measure until blended; cool to room temperature.

In mixer bowl, beat sugar and 1/2 cup butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.

Add half of the flour mixture and half of the coffee mixture; beat just until blended.

Beat in remaining flour mixture and coffee mixture until smooth.

Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. I use a cookie scoop to reduce the mess and keep each cookie the same size.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookie springs back when lightly touched. Remove from oven and cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks and cool completely.

For The Center Frosting:

Beat powdered sugar and 3/4 cup butter in large bowl with mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add espresso mixture and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; beat until smooth.

Pipe or spread 2 tablespoons frosting on flat side of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Espresso 

If you are a fan of espresso, you might be interested in a post I shared about how I came to like it and how I make it at home. Find that post by clicking Espresso with Frothed Milk.
 
Espresso with frothed milk
 

espresso at home with frother milk

 

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