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In this recipe:
Original Cream Cheese
Vegan Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Another year, another mass-marketed holiday. Big whoop. No seriously, not the “big” part, but the “whoop” part. If you haven’t had a red velvet whoopie pie, you’re missing out. And you’re really missing out if you don’t try this vegan version. Make this lovely masterpiece for you and your loved ones—it’ll have all of you hollering “whoopie!”.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Total Time
2 hours
Serves
12
Ingredients
1/2
cup dairy-free butter, softened
1
cup light brown sugar
3
tablespoons plant-based liquid eggs
1/2
cup dairy-free milk such as almond or oat
1
teaspoon natural red food coloring (or pomegranate juice)
2
cups all-purpose flour
2
tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1
teaspoon baking soda
1/2
teaspoon kosher salt
8
ounces Nature’s Fynd Original Dairy-Free Cream Cheese, softened
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4
cup confectioner’s sugar
Steps
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
2.
Using an electric mixer to a bowl, add vegan butter and brown sugar. Beat until fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
3.
Add vegan liquid egg and beat until incorporated.
4.
To the mixture add plant-based milk, and red food coloring. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and mix just until combined.
5.
Scoop mounds of batter, about 2 tablespoons each, onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a 2-inch border between cookies.
6.
Bake until center is set and tops are dry, 10-12 minutes.
7.
Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
8.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat Nature’s Fynd Original Dairy-Free Cream Cheese, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
9.
Spread cream cheese filling onto the flat side of a cookie and sandwich with another. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Per serving (1 pie): Calories: 290 kcal, Fat: 12 g, Sat Fat: 11 g, Sodium: 320 mg, Carbohydrates: 42 g, Protein: 3 g
Allergen information: vegan butter likely soy and/or coconut, vegan eggs contain soy.
