The whoopie pie is in a category all its own. Considered to be either a cake, cookie or pie, it encompasses the best of our favorite desserts. It has ample amounts of frosting like our beloved cakes and cupcakes; and it's small and compact enough to eat with our hands like a cookie. The origin of the whoopie pie is up for debate. Pennsylvania, Maine and New Hampshire all claim to be the birthplace. One story, which we quite like, claims the name came from Amish farmers. When they found these treats packed in their lunch by their wives who made them from leftover cake batter, they would shoot "Whoopie!" And that's how we feel when we see them too.

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  • Chocolate Cookie Dough Whoopie Pie

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-whoopie-pies-2/" target="_hplink">Chocolate Cookie Dough Whoopie Pie recipe</a> by Cookies and Cups</strong> If you're a real cookie lover, this is the whoopie pie for you. Not only do you get to indulge in the two cakey cookies that sandwich the filling, but the filling is made with cookie dough.

  • Funfetti Whoopie Pies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://mychocolatetherapy.blogspot.com/2012/06/funfetti-whoopie-pies.html" target="_hplink">Funfetti Whoopie Pies recipe</a> by Chocolate Therapy</strong> Can't decide between a cake or a cookie? Don't. With the funfetti whoopie pie you get the best of both worlds.

  • Oatmeal Nutella Whoopie Pies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.passionateaboutbaking.com/2012/05/baking-oatmeal-nutella-whoopie-pies-and-a-peep-into-old-delhi.html" target="_hplink">Oatmeal Nutella Whoopie Pies recipe</a> by Passionate About Baking</strong> Imagine this: a cinnamon oatmeal cookie, soft and cakey, filled with a rich and creamy Nutella frosting. Could you ask for anything more?

  • Carrot Cake Whoopie Pie

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.justputzing.com/2012/04/carrot-cake-whoopie-pies.html" target="_hplink">Carrot Cake Whoopie Pie recipe</a> by Just Putzing Around the Kitchen</strong> Carrot cake whoopie pie means one thing: you get a lot more of that rich and smooth cream-cheese frosting.

  • Thin Mint Whoopie Pies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://somekitchenstories.com/2012/03/07/thin-mint-whoopie-pies/" target="_hplink">Thin Mint Whoopie Pies recipe</a> by Some Kitchen Stories</strong> The glory of the Girl Scouts Thin Mint cookie is transformed into a creamy, chewy decadent whoopie pie -- and it's delicious.

  • Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://thecaffeinatedkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/04/red-velvet-whoopie-pies-club-baked.html" target="_hplink">Red Velvet Whoopie Pies recipe</a> by The Caffeinated Kitchen</strong> When red velvet cakes sandwich a sweet cream-cheese frosting, we just can't get enough.

  • Meyer Lemon Whoopie Pies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://tutti-dolci.com/2012/04/meyer-lemon-whoopie-pies/" target="_hplink">Meyer Lemon Whoopie Pies recipe</a> by Tutti Dolci</strong> Meyer lemons have a sweeter flavor than regular lemons, which is why they work so well in baked goods. In whoopie pies, they make a bright and refreshing baked treat.

  • S'mores Whoopie Pie

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/smores-whoopie-pies/" target="_hplink">S'mores Whoopie Pie recipe</a> by Cookies and Cups </strong> We love s'mores. Really, really love them. And when they make their way into a whoopie pie, it's just sweet perfection.

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2012/03/recipe-chocolate-peanut-butter-whoopie.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies recipe</a> by Eats Well With Others</strong> A chewy chocolate cookie is sandwiched with peanut butter filling. Need we say more? Even though the recipe makes 18 cookies, you might want to double the batch -- they're that good.

  • Chocolate Cherry Whoopie Pies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.threelittlemonkeysstudio.com/?p=150" target="_hplink">Chocolate Cherry Whoopie Pies recipe</a> by Three Little Monkeys</strong> A marshmallow, cherry filling is what makes these whoopie pies stand apart. You can use frozen cherries, but with cherry season in full swing, why not use fresh ones?

  • Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Maple Cream Cheese Filling

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://speedbumpkitchen.com/2011/11/pumpkin-whoopie-pies-with-maple-cream.html" target="_hplink">Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies recipe</a> with Maple Cream Cheese Filling recipe by Speed Bump Kitchen</strong> Pumpkin gives these whoopie pies an inviting orange color, and a nice comforting flavor. These cookies are stuffed with a maple cream cheese frosting.

  • Orange Creamsicle Whoopie Pies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bakeaholicmama.com/2012/04/orange-creamsicle-whoopie-pies-3.html" target="_hplink">Orange Creamsicle Whoopie Pies recipe</a> by Bakeaholic Mama</strong> Not only does an orange creamsicle cookie sound like a great idea, but the fact that this recipe only calls for three ingredients makes it a genius idea.

  • Matcha Chocolate Whoopie Pies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.brittanypowell.com/food-i-make/matcha-chocolate-whoopie-pies/" target="_hplink">Matcha Chocolate Whoopie Pies recipe</a> by Brittany Powell</strong> Marscapone, cream cheese and matcha make the filling of these chocolatey whoopie pies. Not only does it make for a beautiful cookie, but a tasty one too.


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