Dark Chocolate And Mint Whoopie Pies Recipe

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Dark Chocolate And Mint Whoopie Pies
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teasp. baking soda
  • 1 teasp. salt
  • 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 teasp. vanilla
  • 1/2 teasp. instant coffee
  • filling
  • 3/4 cup ( 1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teasp. vanilla
  • 1/2 teasp. mint extract or 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint
  • 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar , sifted
  • optional.... couple of drops of green food coloring.

Directions:

  1. COOKIES
  2. In large mixing bowl with mixer set on medium speed.mix butter and sugar until well blended....about 3 minutes
  3. Add eggs, one at a time mixing until smooth after each
  4. Mix in vanilla
  5. In another bowl... stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt
  6. In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup stir together buttermilk and instant coffee unto the coffee has dissolved... this make take a minute or two ...set aside
  7. Add 1/2 the flour mixture to butter mixture and mix on medium speed until combined and smooth
  8. Add 1/2 buttermilk beat on medium speed until smooth and slightly fluffy in texture
  9. Repeat with the remaining flour and then the buttermilk
  10. Batter will be thick and slightly springy when done
  11. Spray 2 baking sheet with cooking spray
  12. Drop 2 tablespoons of batter onto the baking sheets
  13. Leave 2-inches between to allow for spreading
  14. Bake in a preheated 350' F oven for 11 - 13 minutes... until they are puffed and set but still soft when touched lightly with fingertips
  15. Let cakes cool 3 minutes on the baking sheets then transfer to wire rack to finish cooling ... about 15 - 20 minutes
  16. ..........................................................................
  17. FILLING
  18. Large bowl ... sift powdered sugar
  19. Set aside
  20. In large mixer bowl ...mixer on medium... butter, vanilla and mint until creamy
  21. Add 1/2 the powdered sugar
  22. Mix on low speed first to combine then on high until smooth
  23. Repeat with remaining powdered sugar.
  24. Add marshmallow cream
  25. Mix on medium-high until filling is light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes
  26. ............................................................................
  27. ASSEMBLE....
  28. Spoon filling onto flat side of 1/2 the cakes
  29. Dividing evenly between them
  30. Top with remaining cakes flat side against the filling
  31. Round sides of the filling up..so it looks nice
  32. Serve immediately or wrap each one individually in plastic wrap
  33. Store room temperature for up to 2 days or in the freezer
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 769.13 Kcal (3220 kJ)
Calories from fat 292.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.47g 50%
Cholesterol 36.06mg 12%
Sodium 1007.7mg 42%
Potassium 1161.01mg 25%
Total Carbs 116.27g 39%
Sugars 64.2g 257%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 9.17g 18%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 139mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 325.99 Kcal (1365 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.76g 50%
Cholesterol 15.28mg 12%
Sodium 427.1mg 42%
Potassium 492.08mg 25%
Total Carbs 49.28g 39%
Sugars 27.21g 257%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 14%
Protein 3.88g 18%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 58.9mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.4
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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