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matcha whoopie pies

Matcha Whoopie Pies

Robyn
 Soft, pillowy Matcha Whoopie Pies with a creamy vanilla filling make the perfect easy matcha dessert. This simple whoopie pies recipe comes together in under an hour and delivers beautiful matcha baked goods that are as delicious as they are pretty.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14

Ingredients
  

Match Whoopie Pie Rounds

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup matcha powder culinary grade
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

Filling

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter softened
  • 3 3/4-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2-4 Tbsp milk or heavy cream

Instructions
 

Make the Matcha Whoopie Pie Rouds

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Stir in the sour cream.
  • Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, and mix just until combined.
  • Use a 1½ to 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the batter onto your baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the tops spring back gently and the edges are just set.
  • Let cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Filling

  • While the whoopie pie rounds cool, beat the butter for the filling in a medium mixing bowl until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low until incorporated. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on medium-high until fluffy and spreadable. If the frosting feels too thick, add a little more cream; if it’s too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.

Assemble the Whoopie Pies

  • Match up your cooled cookie rounds by size.
  • Pipe or spread a generous amount of buttercream onto the flat side of one round.
  • Top with the second round and gently press to create a sandwich.
  • Chill the assembled whoopie pies for 15–20 minutes to help them set for cleaner edges. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. You can wrap individual whoopie pies in plastic wrap to ensure they don't stick together.

Notes

**You might need to bake these in multiple batches. Make sure to leave room on your baking sheet for the rounds to spread.
**You should get about 28 whoopie pie rounds, which will pair up into 14 whoopie pies (give or take depending on the size of your scoops).
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