Description
Delicious whoopie pies featuring red, white, and blue colors, perfect for patriotic celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Red and blue food coloring
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating between them.
- Divide the batter into two bowls; tint one red and the other blue using food coloring.
- Drop spoonfuls of each color onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to use different colors for different occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American