German Chocolate Whoopie Pies combine rich chocolate cake-like cookies with a luscious coconut-pecan filling—just like the classic cake, but in handheld, sandwich-style form. Perfect for parties, gifting, or when you’re craving something nostalgic and decadent!
🍫 German Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Yields: 10–12 sandwiches | Prep Time: 25 min | Bake Time: 10–12 min | Cool & Assemble: 30 min
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cakes (Whoopie Cookies):
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
For the Coconut-Pecan Filling:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Chocolate Cakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
- Drop batter by rounded tablespoons or use a small cookie scoop onto baking sheets (space about 2 inches apart).
- Bake 10–12 minutes or until cakes are puffed and set. Let cool completely.
2. Make the Coconut-Pecan Filling:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10–12 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
- Let cool to room temp (filling will thicken more as it cools).
3. Assemble:
- Pair up similar-sized cakes.
- Spoon or pipe ~1–2 tablespoons of filling onto one cake, then sandwich with another.
📝 Tips & Variations
- Make ahead: Store unfilled cookies and filling separately. Assemble day of serving.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container; best served at room temp.
- Drizzle optional: Melted chocolate drizzle on top = next level.