Description
These festive Easter Whoopie Pies are soft, sweet, and bursting with colorful fun! Made with a vanilla cake mix base and filled with fluffy pink frosting, they are the perfect handheld treat for your Easter celebrations. Easy to make, fun to decorate, and absolutely delicious—these whoopie pies will be the highlight of your dessert table!
Ingredients
For the Whoopie Pies:
- 1 box French vanilla cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 3 cups Easter sprinkles
For the Fluffy Vanilla Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg, and softened butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of Easter sprinkles.
- Shape & Coat:
- Roll the dough into small balls and coat them in the remaining sprinkles.
- Place them onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the whoopie pies for 10-12 minutes or until they are set and lightly golden on the edges.
- Let them cool completely before assembling.
- Make the Frosting:
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and pink gel food coloring. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Chill the frosting for 10-15 minutes for the best consistency.
- Assemble the Whoopie Pies:
- Pipe or spread frosting onto one whoopie pie.
- Sandwich with another whoopie pie, pressing gently to secure.
- Repeat with remaining cookies.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let them sit at room temperature before serving.
- Freezing Option: Freeze individually wrapped whoopie pies for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Flavor Variations: Swap vanilla for lemon cake mix for a citrusy twist, or use chocolate cake mix for a richer version.
- Mini Whoopie Pies: Use a smaller scoop to create bite-sized versions, perfect for Easter dessert platters.
- Extra Fun: Roll the edges of the assembled whoopie pies in extra sprinkles for a festive touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American