Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Banana Whoopie Pies!!


Chances are...if there is "Banana" desserts on the menu that is
what I will always choose above any sweet treat, Banana's Foster,
Banana Cream Pie, Banana Pudding you name it. I'm a banana
addict. This recipe had my name all over it! Try it!!!

Banana Whoopie Pies

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Filling
1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 Tbsp. butter, softened
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
sprinkles

1) In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine bananas and
buttermilk. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking
soda. Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with banana
mixture.
2) Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-
lined baking sheets. Bake at 350* for 12-15 minutes. Cool for
2 minutes before removing from pans and then place on wire
rack to cool completely.
3) For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter
and butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners sugar and vanilla
until smooth. Spread filling on bottom half of cookies and top
with remaining cookie.

44 comments:

  1. These look fun and so yummy! I would love one with a cup of hot coca ;D

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  2. Mmmm... love this stuff.. especially the glittery sugar around the edges... nice touch. My kids will love this.

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  3. I love banana things too,these look again, so yummy! Have you ever tried Banoffee? It's a British dessert! Mixture of banana and toffee! Yum!!

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  4. They are so cute and they look delicious!

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  5. Hi Val~ I love bananas too-delicious! These looks so yummy and beautiful and they sound wonderful with the peanut butter in there too- one of my favorite peanut butter sandwiches is peanut butter and banana! :)

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  6. Those look yummy.. and perfect for Valentine's!!

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  7. These look so yummy - love the idea of banana and peanut butter. As Courtney mentioned above... banana and peanut butter is one of my very favorite sandwiches. I have never made whoopie pies but may have to give these a try!

    Susan www.ugogrrl.com

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  8. These are so cute! They sound just delicious and I'm like you and love anything with banana in it. :-)
    Vanessa

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  9. well these are just beautiful! love the v-day theme!

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  10. If I had to choose something I can't resist, it's vanilla and cream desserts...Love...and fruit...or maybe even chocolate in pure form

    This looks fantastic and like it has alot of great flavor.

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  11. I've never seen a whoopie pie made with banana before! They came out beautiful! <3

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

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  12. Seriously Val...how do you stay so thin? You are an awesome cook! My boys would love these. Ya know you need to have a print option on your blog, I have seen others with it, and that would be great...:)XO

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  13. I love banana anything, can only imagine how good a banana whoopie pie is! What a super treat!

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  14. Oh boy do these look tasty colorful and just downright wonderful!! I love them!! Thank you for sharing this recipe! I like the music playing!:))) Your love is better then ice cream..very cute!!

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  15. Yummy! The coffee makes it all the better!

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  16. I love the name of these: whoopie pies!! It makes me laugh!

    But they look so scrummy!

    Sarahx

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  17. Oh My! Those look delish. And perfect timing too as I am about to ordert a whoopie pie pan on sale at Sur La Table. Thanks! :)

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  18. Oh wow, they look pretty and delicious! My husband and I love whoopie pies, but we've never had banana flavored ones. YUM!

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  19. so yummy! and i love these pics!

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  20. YUM! i've never thought to make banana whoopie pies, but they sound and look wonderful!

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  21. Yummm!! I made banana whoopies a couple months ago and they were awesome tasting!!!! Yours look so cute!

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  22. Oh My Goodness!!!!
    How I would love to be your neighbor...and instead of borrowing a cup of flour I would just come try out your creations;))

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  23. these are so pretty~ and of course sound amazing! just like everything you make!

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  24. You are amazing!! Your family is so lucky to have you cooking for them!! This is another must-try!
    xox
    cheryl

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  25. I looooove banana desserts too! These look delicious!

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  26. Anything with the word Whoopie gets my attention. :) How are you so tiny?

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  27. You ladies are too funny...The key to life is moderation. A few bite's and I have a big family so nothing ever lasts long.....
    Deb, that is a great idea. I will look into it.

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  28. Ok - whoopie pies could very well be my undoing. I LOVE them. I put off reading this post so I wouldn't be tempted. But I just don't know if I can resist! Aghhhhhh!!!!

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  29. Please! They look so good! I will be making these soon - I LOVE banana anything!

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  30. I'm so glad you shared this! I'm been trying woopie pies for a couple years now and they NEVER turn out. I love the banana kind idea and since my kiddo doesn't eat chocolate, these will be perfect!!

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  31. Banana cake with cream cheese frosting is always delish- what a great festive looking dessert!

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  32. Sounds divine! I have never in my life attempted to make whoopie pies, it's about time I think!

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  33. Your whoopie pies are beautiful!

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  34. What scrumptious little treats! And so pretty too!

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  35. YUM! banana is one of my faves too.. these look so tasty (and pretty!) good job :) xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams

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  36. Oh my goodness, me too! My favorite cake ever is a banana cake with caramelized bananas/chocolate ganache with caramel buttercream! My mouth is watering now.

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  37. Making these tonight! Can't wait!

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