4th of July Whoopie Pies – Easy, Festive, and Fun to Make

4th of July Whoopie Pies are the festive, handheld dessert your celebration needs!

These colorful treats combine soft cake-like cookies with sweet, creamy filling—perfect for backyard barbecues, fireworks parties, and patriotic picnics.

This recipe is one of those easy 4th of July desserts that’s just as fun to make as it is to eat, with a creative red, white, and blue twist!

Making red, white, and blue whoopie pies is easier than you think with the help of a cake mix and some patriotic flair!

Scroll down to the printable recipe card below for all the step-by-step instructions!

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Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to help the whoopie pies rise with a soft, rounded shape and it also prevents sticking.

Start by mixing white cake mix with eggs and butter, then divide the batter into two bowls—color one red and the other blue using food coloring.

Using a cookie scoop, scoop the batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake until puffed and golden.

While the cookies cool completely, whip up a cream cheese frosting with butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar.

Pipe or spoon the frosting between a red and a blue cookie to sandwich them together.

Finish by rolling the edges in red, white, and blue sprinkles for a fun and festive 4th of July treat!

Three red and blue sandwich cookies with frosting and star sprinkles.
Can I use homemade cake batter instead of cake mix?

Yes! A homemade white or vanilla cake batter works just as well—just be sure it’s thick enough to hold shape when scooped.

Can I freeze whoopie pies?

You can! Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze in an airtight container. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

What is the filling in whoopie pies made of?

Typically it is a sweet, fluffy frosting sandwiched between two soft cake-like cookies. Common fillings include marshmallow cream, buttercream, or cream cheese frosting.

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      Patriotic Whoopie Pies

      These 4th of July Whoopie Pies are soft, sweet, and full of patriotic flair! A fun red, white, and blue dessert perfect for your summer party.
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      Course: desserts
      Cuisine: American
      Keyword: 4th of July Whoopie Pies, patriotic whoopie pies, Red White and Blue Whoopie Pies
      Prep Time: 15 minutes
      Cook Time: 10 minutes
      Additional Time: 10 minutes
      Total Time: 35 minutes
      Servings: 12
      Author: momma lew

      Ingredients

      • 1 box white cake mix
      • 1 cup butter divided
      • 2 eggs
      • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
      • 2 tsp vanilla
      • 8 oz. cream cheese
      • Red & blue gel food coloring
      • Patriotic sprinkles

      Instructions

      • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
      • In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, and 2 eggs. 
      • Divide dough evenly between two 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
      • Drop cookie dough by rounded spoonfuls onto the parchment paper. 
      • Bake 10-11 minutes.
      • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until fluffy. 
      • Mix in powdered sugar. 
      • Once cookies are cooked and cooled, pipe icing onto one cookie and top with another cookie. 
      • Be sure to flip the cookies over so you have a flat surface on both sides of the icing. 
      • Hold your patriotic whoopie pies sideways and rotate to sprinkle with fun patriotic sprinkles. Enjoy!

      Notes

      Store assembled whoopie pies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Let them sit at room temp for 10–15 minutes before serving.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 12Servings

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