German Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Here’s a German Chocolate Whoopie Pies recipe that combines the rich flavor of classic German chocolate cake with the fun, hand-held delight of a whoopie pie. The soft chocolate cake-like cookies sandwich a luscious coconut-pecan filling, just like the traditional cake.

🍫 German Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cakes:

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Coconut-Pecan Filling:

• ½ cup evaporated milk

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large egg yolks

• ¼ cup unsalted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut

• ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

1. Make the Chocolate Cakes:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the egg and vanilla; beat until combined.

5. Add the flour mixture in 2 additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until smooth.

6. Scoop rounded tablespoons (or use a small cookie scoop) onto the baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

7. Bake 10–12 minutes, until tops spring back when lightly touched. Let cool on sheets 5 min, then transfer to wire racks.

2. Make the Coconut-Pecan Filling:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and golden (about 8–10 minutes).

3. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.

4. Let the filling cool completely. It will thicken more as it cools.

3. Assemble the Whoopie Pies:

• Once the cakes and filling are cooled, spread or pipe a heaping tablespoon of filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another.

• Press gently to spread the filling evenly.

💡 Tips:

• Store whoopie pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

• For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa and toast the pecans beforehand.

• Optional: drizzle melted chocolate over the assembled pies for extra decadence.