Description
Delicious whoopie pies in red, white, and blue for 4th of July celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Red and blue food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking 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 to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
- Separate the batter into three bowls. Color one red, one blue, and leave one white.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of each color onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, cream cheese, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth for the filling.
- Spread filling on the flat side of one pie and top with another pie.
- Repeat until all pies are assembled.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use different food coloring for a unique look.
- Chill the filling for easier spreading.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: 4th of July, Whoopie Pies, Red White and Blue