Description
Celebrate in style with these festive Red, White, and Blue Whoopie Pies. Soft, colorful cake rounds sandwich a creamy vanilla cream cheese filling, adorned with patriotic sprinkles—perfect for summer parties, Independence Day, or any occasion that calls for a fun, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 small (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pans: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the white cake mix and instant vanilla pudding mix. Add softened butter and eggs, then beat on medium speed until fully combined and thick.
- Divide and color the batter: Split the batter evenly into two bowls. Add red food coloring to one and blue food coloring to the other. Stir each until the color is uniform without streaks.
- Portion the cookies: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until the rounds spring back when gently pressed. Cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the filling: In a clean mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Assemble the whoopie pies: Once cookies are fully cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, flat side down, forming a sandwich.
- Add sprinkles: Roll or sprinkle the edges of the filling with red, white, and blue sprinkles for a festive touch. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.
- Chill and serve: Place assembled whoopie pies in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. For best flavor and texture, allow them to come to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for better batter consistency.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before filling to prevent melting the cream cheese mixture.
- For a more intense color, add food coloring gradually until desired shade is achieved.
- Store whoopie pies in the refrigerator up to 3 days for freshness.
- These can be made a day ahead, saving time on event day.
