Best 4 Go Bananas Whoopie Pies Recipes

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**Go Bananas! Whoopie Pies: A Delightful Treat for Banana Lovers**

Whoopie pies, a classic American dessert, are soft and chewy cookies sandwiched together with a creamy filling. These delightful treats come in various flavors, and banana whoopie pies are a must-try for banana enthusiasts. This article presents three tempting banana whoopie pie recipes: the classic banana whoopie pies, gluten-free banana whoopie pies, and mini banana whoopie pies. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved dessert, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delectable treats. Whether you prefer traditional, gluten-free, or bite-sized whoopie pies, these recipes provide easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips to create perfect whoopie pies every time. So, get ready to indulge in the irresistible flavors of banana whoopie pies and impress your friends and family with your baking skills.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA WHOOPIE PIES



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These golden-edged banana cookies stuffed with cream cheese frosting unite two favorites -- whoopie pie and moist banana cake -- in an immensely satisfying revival.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mashed banana (from 1 large ripe banana)
1/2 cup sour cream
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Combine banana and sour cream in another bowl.
  • Beat butter and granulated and brown sugars with a mixer on medium-high speed, until pale and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, beating until incorporated. Add banana mixture in 2 additions, alternating with flour mixture.
  • Transfer batter to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch plain tip. Pipe batter into 1 1/4-inch rounds on baking sheets, spacing rounds 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • Bake until edges are golden, about 12 minutes. Slide parchment, with cookies, onto wire racks. Let cool. (Unfilled cookies can be stored for up to 1 day.)
  • Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with a mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Pipe or spoon 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture onto the flat sides of half the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies. Dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve immediately.

GO BANANAS WHOOPIE PIES



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I love anything with peanut butter, so when I saw this recipe for soft banana cookies with a yummy peanut butter filling, I had to make them. Use a cookie scoop to keep them nicely rounded and all the same size. -Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine banana and buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with banana mixture., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, beat cream cheese, peanut butter and butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread about 1 tablespoon filling on the bottoms of half the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BANANA WHOOPIE PIES



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Right out of the Martha Stewart September Living magazine. Couldn't wait to try these and they did not disappoint. Much easier then they sound. I myself used dark brown sugar is that is what I had and I misread the recipe using the entire teaspoon vanilla in the batter then adding the extra in the filling. Came out wonderful.

Provided by podapo

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 24-36 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mashed banana
1/2 cup sour cream
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus
more confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Combine banana and sour cream in another bowl.
  • Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed, until pale and creamy. Add egg and 1/2 teapsoon vanilla, beating until incorporated. Add banana mixture in 2 additions, alternating with the flour mixture.
  • Transfer batter to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4 inch plain tip (I just used a disposable pastry bag and clipped the end off) Pipe batter into 1 1/4 inch rounds on baking sheets, spacing about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • Bake until edges are golded, about 12 minutes. Slide parchment, with cookies onto wire racks, Let cool.
  • Beat Cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with a mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Pipe or spoon 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture onto the flat side of half the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 152, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.9, Protein 2.7

BANANA WHOOPIE PIES



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Make and share this Banana Whoopie Pies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Izy Hossack

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 12 whoopie pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350oF and line a cookie sheet with baking paper.
  • In a large bowl mix the oil, sugar, mashed banana, egg and cinnamon together. Fold in the flour, baking powder and oats. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes to thicken up slightly.
  • Scoop batter by the tablespoon onto the lined cookie sheet spacing them a few inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
  • Cream the butter in a bowl so it becomes smooth. Add the cream cheese and mix together. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Scoop a heaped teaspoon of filling onto the underside of a cookie and top with a second cookie. Repeat with all the cookies.
  • Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 25.8, Sodium 52.5, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 23.3, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling later on.
  • Measure Accurately: Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients for the most accurate results. This is especially important for recipes that rely on precise measurements, such as baking.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: When a recipe calls for room temperature ingredients, it means that they should be at the same temperature as the room you're baking in. This helps the ingredients combine more easily and evenly.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing can toughen your baked goods. Mix only until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you start baking. This will help ensure that your baked goods cook evenly.
  • Cool Completely: Allow your baked goods to cool completely before frosting or decorating them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting or becoming runny.

Conclusion:

With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious whoopie pies at home. Just remember to follow the tips above and you'll be sure to impress your friends and family with your baking skills. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy baking project, give these go-bananas whoopie pies a try!

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