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Easter Whoopie Pies

Easter Whoopie Pies are a whimsical treat that captures the spirit of spring with their soft and fluffy cookie layers, sandwiched together with rich vanilla frosting. Topped with colorful sprinkles, these delightful cookies are perfect for celebrating Easter or any spring gathering. Not only are they visually appealing, but they are also incredibly easy to make, ensuring that both novice bakers and seasoned chefs can whip up a batch without any fuss. Whether you’re serving them at a festive brunch or gifting them to friends, these whoopie pies will be a hit with everyone!

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine cake mix, egg, and butter until a soft dough forms. Stir in 1 cup of Easter sprinkles.
  3. Scoop the dough into balls and roll in remaining sprinkles.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  5. For frosting, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and pink gel food coloring until creamy.
  6. Assemble by piping frosting onto one cookie and topping it with another.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes if it’s too sticky. Experiment with different colored sprinkles for various themes.

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