Name: Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 pies or 24 individual cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled); 3 Tablespoons (15g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2/3 cup (160ml) buttermilk, room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; gel red food coloring; 6 ounces (170g) block cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick; 60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners' sugar, sifted (plus more for topping); 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract