Scrumptious Cherry and Coconut Whoopie Pies DIY
Unique Christmas cookie recipe #9. Here is a great twist to a traditional whoopie pie and it’s DIY. This cherry and coconut recipe will be a hit at any holiday party. If you would like a few chocolate chips go ahead and add some. Or make them bite sized and dip in chocolate. Yum! Thanks to Cooking Channel for another great recipe.
ingredients
WHOOPIE PIES:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- One 15-ounce can red sour cherries packed in syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup toasted sweetened coconut
- 1 tablespoon coconut extract
- 1/2 cup toasted sweetened coconut, for garnish
