4th of July Whoopie Pies: Red, White, and Blue Whoopie Pies

Looking for a fun and easy 4th of July recipe? Look no further than these delicious 4th of July Whoopie Pies! These patriotic whoopie pies are perfect for your family get-together or BBQ. They’re simple to make and everyone will love them! So gather your ingredients and get started – these little pies will be gone in no time!

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate our independence as a country. It’s also a time for family, friends, and good food. This year, why not try something new and make whoopie pies? They’re easy to make, and everyone will love them! Plus, they’re the perfect patriotic treat. Keep reading for the recipe. Happy Independence Day!

Instead of traditional cakes, you can make these delicious Red, White, and Blue Whoopie Pies at your next BBQ. It’s the perfect treat for any summer or patriotic celebration!

I always bring my 4th July party to an end with a bang by baking up some sweet dessert–these Patriotic Whoopie Pies are certain to not disappoint and sure put a smile on everyone’s face from Memorial day all through Labor Day

What is a Whoopie Pie?

A whoopie pie is a cake-like cookie sandwich that is traditionally made with two round pieces of cake and a creamy filling. The most popular flavor is chocolate, but whoopie pies can be made with any type of cake or filling.

Why You’ll This Recipe for 4th of July Whoopie Pies

This recipe is perfect for the Fourth of July because it is patriotic and easy to make. The hardest part about this recipe is waiting for the whoopie pies to cool before you can eat them! Whoopie Pies are also a great recipe to make with kids because they are easy and fun to make.

• colorful with red white and blue
• kid-friendly
• perfect for patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July or Memorial Day

Tools Needed to Make this Recipe:

• Mixer
• mixing bowls
• spatula
• silicon mat (optional)
• baking sheet
• piping bag and large tip

Ingredients

For the Pies

• ½ cup (113 g) butter (room temperature)
• 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour 
• 1 tbsp (8 g) cocoa powder
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup (112 g) buttermilk
• 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

For the Filling:

• 1 cup (200 g) powdered sugar
• 1 cup marshmallow fluff
• ½ cup (113 g) butter (room temperature)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Gel food colors (blue & red)

How to Make 4th of July Whoopie Pies

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).

Step 2: In a big mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until the color turns light and the consistency gets fluffy.

Step 3: Then add the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Continue to mix with a whisk.

Step 4: Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula. (The consistency won’t be very thick.)

Step 6: Divide the batter into two bowls. Add red color into one bowl and add blue one to the other bowl.

Step 7: Allow the batter to rest in the fridge for 10 minutes.

Step 8: Take one scoop of dough and place it on the tray. Divide the dough equally in half because each cookie will have one of each color. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 9: Flatten the dough by pressing lightly with your hand.

Step 10: Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Allow your little cakes to cool after removing from the oven.

Step 12: While the cakes are cooling, in a large bowl, whisk together the butter, marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.

Step 13: After the mixture reaches a uniform consistency, add it to a piping bag, squeeze a small amount between the cakes, and cover it with the other colored cake.

Whoopie pies are ready to eat and enjoy!

What Kind of food coloring should I use?

To make your whoopie pies really stand out, buy gel food coloring instead of water-based food colors. While both have their benefits and disadvantages I recommend using the gel food colors (icing color) because it’s more intense which will give that deep red or blue you’re looking for!

How to Store these Patriotic Whoopie Pies

You can store these whoopie pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for patriotic 4th of July Whoopie Pies! These patriotic red, white, and blue whoopie pies are the perfect dessert for your 4th of July celebration. They’re easy to make and everyone will love them!

Let me know in the comments how yours turn out or share your own favorite Fourth of July recipes. Happy Independence Day!

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