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Three patriotic 4th of July Whoopie Pies with red tops, blue bottoms, and white cream filling, decorated with red, white, and blue star sprinkles, are stacked on a black plate with a blurred background.

Patriotic Whoopie Pies

Bake colorful 4th of July whoopie pies using simple ingredients. A fun patriotic dessert that’s easy to make ahead for cookouts, picnics, and celebrations.

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

  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!

Recipe 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 Facts
Patriotic Whoopie Pies
Amount Per Serving (12 Servings)
Calories 0
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.