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Gluten Free Whoopie Pies

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Gluten free whoopie pies are soft, cake-like chocolate cookies sandwiched with a creamy filling. They deliver all the nostalgic sweetness of the classic treat while being safe for those avoiding gluten, making them perfect for parties, holidays, or a special dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups gluten free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (or marshmallow fluff for classic filling)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together gluten free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another large bowl, beat eggs with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add oil, buttermilk, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of batter onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cookies spring back when lightly touched. Cool completely.
  8. For filling, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  9. Spread filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another.

Notes

Pumpkin whoopie pies: add pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice to batter.Peanut butter filling: beat peanut butter into frosting for nutty flavor.Mint chocolate: add peppermint extract to filling.Dairy-free: use dairy-free butter, milk, and cream cheese alternatives.Mini whoopie pies: make smaller scoops of batter and bake 1–2 minutes less.Store in fridge for 5 days or freeze individually wrapped up to 2 months.

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