Description

Celebrate Independence Day with these fun and festive 4th of July Whoopie Pies! These patriotic treats feature soft, cake-like cookies in red, white, and blue hues, sandwiched around a fluffy vanilla cream filling. They’re sweet, colorful, and perfect for holiday parties, picnics, or any summer gathering where you want to add a little star-spangled joy to the dessert table.

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Ingredients

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For the Cakes:

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for red & blue versions)
1½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
Red and blue gel food coloring

For the Filling:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups powdered sugar
1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Make the Whoopie Pie Batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder (if using), baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix just until combined.
Divide batter into three bowls. Leave one white, tint one red, and tint the other blue using gel food coloring.

Step 2: Bake the Cakes
7. Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until tops are set and spring back when touched.
9. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Cream Filling
10. In a bowl, beat butter until creamy.
11. Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
12. Beat in marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

Step 4: Assemble the Whoopie Pies
13. Match cookies in pairs by size and shape.
14. Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of one cookie.
15. Top with a second cookie, pressing gently to spread the filling to the edges.
16. Roll edges in patriotic sprinkles for extra flair if desired.

Notes

Use Gel Food Coloring – For vibrant red and blue colors without thinning the batter.
Don’t Overmix – This keeps the cakes tender and fluffy.
Cool Completely – Before adding filling to prevent it from melting.
Make Uniform Sizes – Use a cookie scoop for even baking and neat sandwiches.
Chill Before Serving – Firm filling and melded flavors taste even better.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: American