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Easter Whoopie Pies : Fun & Festive Dessert

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Looking for a delicious and fun Easter dessert that will impress your family and friends? These Easter whoopie pies are soft, cake-like cookie sandwiches filled with a creamy, sweet frosting.

Ingredients

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For the Whoopie Pie Cookies:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk

  • ¼ cup (60ml) whole milk

  • Food coloring (pastel colors like pink, yellow, and blue)

For the Creamy Filling:

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

  • ½ cup (100g) marshmallow fluff (optional for extra fluffiness)

For Decoration:

  • Pastel sprinkles

  • Colored sugar

  • Mini chocolate eggs (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream the Butter & Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk/milk mixture to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 5: Color the Batter

Divide the batter into three small bowls. Add a few drops of pastel food coloring to each bowl (pink, yellow, blue, or any other Easter colors). Mix gently until the color is evenly blended.

Step 6: Scoop & Bake

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop small, round mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until they are set and slightly golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 7: Make the Creamy Filling

In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy. Add marshmallow fluff if using for extra creaminess.

Step 8: Assemble the Whoopie Pies

Pipe or spread a generous amount of frosting onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, pressing gently to create a sandwich.

Step 9: Decorate & Serve

Roll the edges of the whoopie pies in pastel sprinkles or colored sugar for an extra festive touch. You can also top them with mini chocolate eggs for added decoration.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients – This helps create a smooth batter and frosting.

  • Make even-sized cookies – Use a cookie scoop to keep them uniform in size.

  • Don’t overbake – The cookies should be soft and slightly domed, not dry.

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Keywords: Easter Deserts

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