Description
4th of July Whoopie Pies are the perfect patriotic dessert to celebrate Independence Day! These soft, cake-like cookies sandwich a creamy filling, creating a delightful treat that bursts with flavor and nostalgia. Ideal for summer gatherings, they not only taste amazing but also look festive on any dessert table. Whip up a batch this July 4th and watch your friends and family light up with joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, bake for 10-12 minutes, then cool completely.
- For the filling, beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble Whoopie Pies by spreading filling between two cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg