Description
Patriotic Whoopie Pies are festive red, white, and blue sandwich cookies filled with creamy vanilla frosting—perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any patriotic celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- 1 cup marshmallow creme
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly into two bowls. Tint one red and one blue using gel food coloring.
- Spoon 1-tablespoon mounds of batter onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until tops spring back when touched. Let cool completely.
- For the filling: beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and marshmallow creme until smooth and fluffy.
- Pipe or spoon filling onto flat side of half the cookies, then top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the batter.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- You can roll the edges in festive sprinkles for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg