Description
4th of July Cake Mix Whoopie Pie is a fun and festive red, white, and blue dessert made easy with boxed cake mix. Perfect for patriotic parties—make it now and share with everyone!
Ingredients
Cookies:
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1 box white cake mix
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1 (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
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8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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Red and blue gel food coloring
Filling:
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2 egg whites, beaten until frothy
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4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup vegetable shortening
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4 tbsp milk or heavy cream
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Mix cake mix, pudding, butter, and eggs until smooth.
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Divide batter into two bowls. Tint one red, the other blue.
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Scoop 1-inch balls, roll gently, and place on baking sheets.
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Bake for 10 minutes. Cool 1 minute on tray, then fully on wire racks.
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For filling, beat egg whites until frothy. Add sugar, vanilla, butter, milk, and shortening. Beat until fluffy.
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Spread or pipe filling on flat side of one cookie and sandwich with a cookie of opposite color.
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Repeat and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
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Use gel coloring for bright colors.
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Chill dough if sticky.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 86
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 0.8g