Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)

3 tbsp

unsweetened natural cocoa powder

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1 cup

packed light brown sugar

large egg, room temperature

2/3 cup

buttermilk, room temperature

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

gel red food coloring

6 oz

block cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1/4 cup

(1/2 stick; 60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners' sugar, sifted (plus more for topping)

1/2 tsp

pure vanilla extract