Description
These Easter Whoopie Pies are soft, fluffy, and filled with creamy frosting! A perfect festive dessert for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Whoopie Pie Cookies:
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- Pastel food coloring (pink, yellow, blue, or green)
For the Creamy Filling:
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff (optional for extra fluffiness)
Optional Decorations:
- Pastel sprinkles
- Shredded coconut (dyed green for a “grass” effect)
- Mini chocolate eggs for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make the Whoopie Pie Batter
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Divide batter into separate bowls and mix in pastel food coloring of your choice.
3. Bake the Whoopie Pies
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly springy.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
4. Make the Creamy Filling
- Beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in marshmallow fluff for extra lightness (optional).
5. Assemble the Whoopie Pies
- Pipe or spread filling onto the flat side of half the cookies.
- Sandwich with remaining cookies, pressing gently.
6. Decorate & Serve!
- Roll edges in sprinkles or shredded coconut.
- Top with mini chocolate eggs or drizzle with white chocolate for extra flair.
- Serve and enjoy these festive Easter treats!
Notes
✔ Use buttermilk – Keeps the cookies soft and moist.
✔ Chill the dough before baking – Helps the cookies hold their shape.
✔ Let cookies cool completely – Prevents the filling from melting.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: DESSERT
- Cuisine: AMERICAN
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
