Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these festive 4th of July Whoopie Pies! These red, white, and blue sandwich cookies are perfect for any patriotic gathering.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the filling:
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, and vegetable oil until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Combine the ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake the cookies: Drop batter by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. Let cool completely.
- Make the filling: Beat marshmallow fluff and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat in heavy cream until fluffy.
- Assemble the whoopie pies: Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of half the cookies, then top with remaining cookies to make sandwiches. Roll the edges in red, white, and blue sprinkles.
Notes
- For extra festive flair, tint the filling red or blue with gel food coloring.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
