Description
Celebrate any occasion with these festive Red, White, and Blue Whoopie Pies. Soft, colorful cake-like cookies are sandwiched together with a creamy vanilla cream cheese filling and decorated with patriotic sprinkles for a fun, delicious treat that’s perfect for summer gatherings and holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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 and Decoration
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the white cake mix and instant vanilla pudding mix. Add the softened butter and eggs, then beat on medium speed until the mixture is fully combined and forms a thick dough.
- Color the Dough: Divide the dough evenly into two bowls. Add red food coloring to one half and blue food coloring to the other, mixing each until the color is uniform without any streaks.
- Shape the Cookies: Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to drop rounds of the colored dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the tops spring back when gently pressed. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling: While the cookies cool, clean the stand mixer bowl and beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Assemble Whoopie Pies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous layer of the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Top it with another cookie, flat side down, to form a sandwich.
- Decorate: Roll or sprinkle the edges of the filling with red, white, and blue sprinkles for a festive finish. Repeat the assembly and decoration for the remaining cookies and filling.
- Store and Serve: Place the assembled whoopie pies in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. For the best flavor and texture, allow them to come to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use room temperature eggs and softened butter to achieve a smooth dough consistency.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should be soft and cake-like.
- You can customize the filling by adding a touch of lemon zest or using flavored cream cheese if desired.
- These whoopie pies can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Allow assembled pies to warm to room temperature for the best texture and flavor before serving.
