Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Blueberry Lemon Whoopie Pies, a perfect spring and summer treat that combines the refreshing flavors of tart lemon and sweet blueberries. These soft, cake-like cookies are filled with a creamy lemon cream cheese filling that elevates every bite. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these whoopie pies are sure to impress with their vibrant taste and beautiful presentation. Easy to make, even for beginner bakers, they are versatile enough to be enjoyed on any occasion. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this simple yet indulgent recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups flour (plus 1 tablespoon flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1–3 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with buttermilk until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Drop about 2 tablespoons of batter onto prepared sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on sheets for 1–2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the filling: beat softened butter and cream cheese with sugar until smooth; mix in lemon zest and gradually add confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Assemble whoopie pies by spreading filling on half of the cookies and topping with the remaining cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg