These pinwheel-topped candy favors would be such a colorful addition to display at a birthday or circus-themed party. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Dotcoms for moms.
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, by Meaghan Mountford. 3 Comments
These pinwheel-topped candy favors would be such a colorful addition to display at a birthday or circus-themed party. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Dotcoms for moms.
When it comes to whoopie pies, there’s a lot of debate about what they actually are. Are they cookies or cakes? Do they have a filling or not? And what’s with all the different names? As someone who has never actually tried a whoopie pie, I find myself intrigued by this classic American dessert.
Despite my lack of first-hand experience, I’ve done some research and discovered that whoopie pies are a beloved treat in many parts of the United States. They originated in the Northeast, particularly in Pennsylvania Dutch country, and have since spread to other regions.
But what exactly is a whoopie pie? Some people describe it as a cross between a cookie and a cake, while others say it’s more like a soft, fluffy sandwich. It typically consists of two round pieces of cake (or cookie) with a sweet filling sandwiched in between.
As for the names, it seems that different regions have their own way of referring to this dessert. Some call it a black moon, while others call it a gob or a BFO (big fat Oreo). The most common name, of course, is the whoopie pie.
So where do we file this roundup of whoopie pies? Should it go under cookies or cakes? Personally, I like the term “cakeookie” โ it perfectly captures the hybrid nature of this dessert. But ultimately, I’ll leave it up to you to decide. Regardless of what we call them, there’s no denying that whoopie pies are a delicious treat that everyone should try at least once.
So in good faith of writing this article I have gone ahead and ordered some Whoopie pies, just so I can come back and actually comment on whether they are cake or cookie. So stand by for my What is a whoopie pie update.
Biscoff Whoopie Pies – Inside Bru Crew Life
Sweet Potato Whoopie Pies – Amanda Wilens
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies – Food Folks and Fun
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies – Baking Beauty
Butterfinger Whoopie Pies – Inside Bru Crew Life
Mocha Whoopie Pies – Taste of Lizzy T
Banana Whoopie Pies – Baking Bites
Oreo Whoopie Pies – Tastes of Lizzy T
Cranberry Orange Whoopie Pies – 3 Boys and a Dog
Blueberry Whoopie Pies – Kick Ass Baker
Strawberry Whoopie Pies – Hearts Content Farmhouse
Pineapple Cake Mix Whoopie Pies – Feast For a Fraction
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies – Made in a Pinch
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese and Chocolate Chips – xoxo Bella
Smores Whoopie Pies – Barth Bakery
Salted Catamel and Chocolate Stout Whoopie Pies – Barth Bakery
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting, Pecans, and Toffee Bits – Home Sweet Farm Home
Chocolate Strawberry Cream Whoopie Pies – Soulfully Made
Chocolate Fluffernutter Whoopie Pies – The Fresh Cooky
Cookie Dough Whoopie Pies – Homemade Hooplah
Twix Whoopie Pies – This Silly Girls Kitchen
Cotton Candy Whoopie Pies – Inside Bru Crew Life
Brown Sugar Whoopie Pies – Baking Bites
Here is my recipe for making a very indulgent Whoppie Pie Milkshake
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Note: You can use any flavor of Whoopie Pie for this recipe. Chocolate, vanilla, and pumpkin are all great options.
Lisa @hoopla palooza says
LOVE THIS!!! I think I can figure out how to do this but the link takes me to another site other than Dotcoms for moms? Thank you ๐
meaghan mountford says
Yikes, that is so so weird! I updated the link with the correct one, thank you SO much for letting me know! The odd thing is, the link goes to another post I have planned for tomorrow that I wrote at a completely different time, so it’s a true mystery to me how those got mixed up. Crazy. Thanks again!
Paula Delaney says
Hi
I love these and you site Can you please tell me how big your jars are and where you got them from ?