Description
These Red, White, and Blue Whoopie Pies are a delightful treat perfect for patriotic celebrations like the 4th of July. Soft, cake-like cookies filled with a creamy marshmallow frosting, these festive sandwich cookies are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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For the Cakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Red and blue gel food coloring
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed for consistency)
Optional Decorations:
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cakes: Whisk together the dry ingredients in a bowl. Cream butter and sugar, mix in wet ingredients and buttermilk. Divide batter, tint with food coloring, drop onto baking sheets, and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat butter and marshmallow fluff, add sugar, vanilla, and cream until light and spreadable.
- Assemble: Spread or pipe filling on half of the cakes, top with remaining cakes, and roll edges in sprinkles if desired.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored at room temperature or chilled for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
