Patriotic Whoopie Pies
Patriotic Whoopie Pies: Vibrant red & blue chocolate cookies with fluffy white filling, perfect for July 4th or any patriotic event.
Ingredients
- 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.