Baking Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
• Beat in the egg until well incorporated. Then, mix in the red food coloring and vanilla extract until everything is combined.
• Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
• Using a cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized amounts of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each drop for spreading.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• While the whoopie pies are cooling, prepare your filling. You can use a classic cream cheese frosting or any frosting of your choice.
• Once the whoopie pie shells are completely cool, pair them up by size. Spread a generous amount of filling on one shell and sandwich it with the other shell. Repeat until all are assembled.