Indulge in the patriotic spirit with our irresistible Patriotic Whoopie Pies recipe! Perfect for adding a bust of color and flavor to patriotic parties. 

Get ready to whip up a batch of our irresistible Red, White, and Blue Whoopie Pies. 

Whether you’re hosting a 4th of July party, Memorial Day picnic or simply craving a fun and flavorful dessert, these whoopie pies are sure to impress your guests and add a touch of patriotic flair to any occasion.

These delightful treats are not only bursting with patriotic colors but also packed with irresistible flavors.

How to Make Patriotic Whoopie Pies

Ingredients: 

• 1 box white cake mix
• 1 cup soft butter, divided
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 8 oz cream cheese
• red and blue food coloring
• patriotic sprinkles

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. The parchment allows your whoopie pies to get a puffier texture. 

Mix together your wet ingredients in a medium bowl and then add your dry ingredients (the cake mix).

Divide your batter among 2 bowls. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one bowl, mixing well. Continue adding food coloring until you get your desired shade of red. Repeat this process for the blue in the other bowl.

To achieve evenly sized whoopie pies, use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the batter onto the baking sheets. This ensures consistent sizes and shapes for uniform pies.

Using a small ice cream scoop, drop 2 tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheets and bake 10-12 minutes.

Let the whoopie pies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to prevent them from breaking or sticking to the pan.

While they are cooling, make your cream cheese frosting.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or stand mixer, cream butter, vanilla and cream cheese with the whisk attachment on medium speed until fluffy. 

Add in confectioners’ sugar to butter mixture and beat on low speed.

Place your frosting into a pastry bag if using. Once your whoopie pies are cooled, pipe icing or spoon a heaping tablespoon of filling onto one of the flat side of the blue cookies and then top with a cookie of another cookie to make a red and blue combo.

Add a festive touch to your whoopie pies by sprinkling them with red, white, and blue sprinkles. 

Add your sprinkles to a bowl. Roll edges of your whoopie pies in the sprinkles. Set up a wire rack with a cookie sheet or baking pan underneath to catch any frosting that may drip down.

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What is the filling in whoopie pies made of?

The filling in whoopie pies is traditionally made of a creamy frosting that is sandwiched between two cake-like cookies. The frosting is typically made with a combination of butter, powdered sugar, and flavorings such as vanilla extract.

Some recipes may also incorporate cream cheese or gooey marshmallow fluff for added flavor and texture.

The filling should be smooth and spreadable, allowing it to be easily sandwiched between the two cookie layers while providing a delicious contrast to the soft, cakey texture of the whoopie pie cookies.

Tips For Best Results When Baking Red White and Blue Whoopie Pies

Here are some tips and tricks to ensure your Whoopie Pies turn out perfect every time:

1. Measure ingredients accurately.
2. Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before beginning the recipe. This will ensure the ingredients combine easily and the batter is smooth.
3. Mix the batter until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense whoopie pies.
4. Use a cookie scoop to ensure each whoopie pie is the same size and bakes evenly.
5. Allow the whoopie pies to cool completely before filling them with frosting. This will prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cakes.
6. Place the frosting in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before piping onto the whoopie pies. This will make the frosting easier to handle and will help it hold its shape.
7. Gel food coloring is more concentrated than liquid food coloring and will give you more vibrant colors without affecting the texture of the batter.
8. Store the whoopie pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the fridge for up to five days.

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Patriotic Whoopie Pies

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Celebrate your patriotic spirit with this delicious and easy-to-make recipe for Patriotic Red White and Blue Whoopie Pies. These creamy and colorful treats will be a huge hit for any festive occasion and are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!

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Ingredients

• 1 box white cake mix
• 1 cup butter, divided
• 2 eggs
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• Red & blue gel food coloring
• Patriotic sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, and 2 eggs. 
3. Divide dough evenly between two bowls.
4. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one bowl, mixing well. Continue adding food coloring until you get your desired shade of red. 
5. Repeat this process for the blue in the other bowl
6. Drop cookie dough by rounded spoonfuls onto the parchment paper. 
7. Bake 10-11 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until fluffy. 
9. Mix in powdered sugar. 
10. Once cookies are cooked and cooled, pipe icing onto one cookie and top with another cookie. 
11. Be sure to flip the cookies over so you have a flat surface on both sides of the icing. 
12. Hold your patriotic whoopie pies sideways and rotate to sprinkle with fun patriotic sprinkles. Enjoy!

Notes

Here are some tips and tricks to ensure your Whoopie Pies turn out perfect every time:

1. Measure ingredients accurately.
2. Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before beginning the recipe. This will ensure the ingredients combine easily and the batter is smooth.
3. Mix the batter until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense whoopie pies.
4. Use a cookie scoop to ensure each whoopie pie is the same size and bakes evenly.
5. Allow the whoopie pies to cool completely before filling them with frosting. This will prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cakes.
6. Place the frosting in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before piping onto the whoopie pies. This will make the frosting easier to handle and will help it hold its shape.
7. Gel food coloring is more concentrated than liquid food coloring and will give you more vibrant colors without affecting the texture of the batter.
8. Store the whoopie pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the fridge for up to five days.

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