Easter Whoopie Pies
Easter Whoopie Pies are the ultimate sweet sensation for your spring gatherings! These soft, cake-like cookies filled with creamy vanilla frosting are not only easy to make but also add a vibrant touch to any dessert table. With just a few simple steps and colorful sprinkles, you can create a delightful treat that will impress family and friends alike. Whether served at a festive brunch or as a fun after-school snack, these whoopie pies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box french vanilla cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter
- 3 cups Easter sprinkles
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (for frosting)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a standing mixer, combine the cake mix, egg, and butter until a soft dough forms. Stir in 1 cup of Easter sprinkles.
- Use a small cookie scoop to form balls of dough, rolling each in remaining sprinkles.
- Place the coated dough balls on prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and pink gel food coloring until creamy.
- Pipe frosting onto one half of each cooled cookie and sandwich them together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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