Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

all-purpose flour

2 tbsp

cocoa powder

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

8 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup

light brown sugar, packed

large egg

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

buttermilk, at room temperature

1 oz

red food coloring

8 oz

cream cheese

5 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups

confectioners’ sugar, sifted