Easy Easter Sprinkle Whoopie Pies Recipe
These Easter Sprinkle Whoopie Pies are the ultimate spring treat! By using a French Vanilla cake mix shortcut, you get a soft, pillowy cookie that pairs perfectly with a homemade pink vanilla buttercream. Rolled in vibrant Easter sprinkles, they are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Ingredients
1 Box French Vanilla Cake Mix
1 Large Egg
1/2 Cup Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter, softened
3 Cups Easter Sprinkles (divided)
1/2 Cup Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter, softened (for frosting)
2 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
Pink Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Using a standing mixer and whisk attachment, combine the cake mix, egg, and 1/2 cup butter. Beat until a soft dough forms.
3. Mix in 1 Cup of sprinkles until evenly distributed.
4. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out dough and roll into a ball.
5. Pour remaining 2 cups of sprinkles into a bowl and roll the dough ball in the sprinkles until completely coated.
6. Place the dough balls onto the cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
7. For the Filling: Using a standing mixer, beat the second 1/2 cup of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy whipping cream, and a few drops of pink gel food coloring. Beat until creamy and it holds a peak.
8. Scoop the frosting into a large piping bag fitted with a star tip.
9. Pair the whoopie pies up to make a sandwich and pipe frosting onto the bottom of one cookie.
10. Place the top whoopie pie onto the frosting and gently press down to secure.
Notes
Don’t overbake the cookies; they should be soft to the touch when removed from the oven.
Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant pink without thinning out the frosting.
If the dough is too soft to roll, chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes.
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