The Nostalgic Dessert You Forgot About: Homemade Whoopie Pies

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat and adds a subtle flavor.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and still creamy.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Combine 1 cup whole milk and 1/3 cup all-purpose flour in a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking until thickened to a paste-like consistency.

Pour the mixture into a heat-proof bowl and set aside to cool, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/3 cup softened butter until light and creamy.

Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until uniform.

Gradually stir in 1/2 cup buttermilk, mixing on low speed.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup natural cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon table salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until combined.

Pour in 1/2 cup boiling water and mix until smooth.

Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Once baked, transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool.

Beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter until smooth and creamy before adding the cooled roux to make the frosting.

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