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Healthier Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Indulge in these moist and rich chocolate whoopie pies made healthier with Greek yogurt and reduced sugar, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.25 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 0.25 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 0.75 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.33 cup whole or skim milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
- 32 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese (drained)
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another, then combine.
- Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool, then prepare filling by mixing Greek yogurt, ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Spread filling on one cookie and top with another to form sandwiches.
Notes
Using Greek yogurt and ricotta reduces fat and adds protein, making these whoopie pies a healthier choice.