Description
Easter Whoopie Pies are the perfect springtime treat, combining the rich flavors of cake and cookie into a delightful sandwich filled with creamy frosting. These vibrant desserts are adorned with colorful sprinkles, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing for any festive occasion. Whether you’re hosting an Easter gathering or simply indulging in a weekend baking project, these whoopie pies are sure to be a hit. With easy preparation steps and customizable options, you can create a fun dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a standing mixer, combine the cake mix, egg, and butter until soft dough forms.
- Mix in 1 cup of Easter sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in remaining sprinkles, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; allow cookies to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and food coloring until creamy.
- Assemble by piping frosting onto the bottom half of each cookie and sandwiching with the top half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg