Description
These Easter Magic Whoopie Pies are colorful, sweet, and perfect for celebrating the season! Made with a soft French vanilla cake mix and filled with a fluffy vanilla frosting, these festive treats will bring joy to kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
For the Whoopie Pies: 1 box French vanilla cake mix, 1 large egg, ½ cup unsalted sweet cream butter, 3 cups Easter sprinkles.
For the Fluffy Vanilla Frosting: ½ cup unsalted sweet cream butter (softened), 2 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, pink gel food coloring (a few drops).
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare – Set your oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix the Magic – In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the cake mix, egg, and butter until a soft dough forms.
- Sprinkle Fun – Mix in 1 cup of Easter sprinkles.
- Shape & Coat – Use a small cookie scoop to form dough balls. Roll them in the remaining sprinkles until fully coated.
- Bake to Perfection – Place the dough balls on the prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool completely before assembling.
- Whip Up the Frosting – Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy whipping cream, and a few drops of pink gel food coloring until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Sweetness – Scoop the frosting into a piping bag with a star tip. Pair up the whoopie pies, pipe frosting onto one half, and gently press the second half on top.
- Enjoy the Treat – Serve these colorful delights and watch them disappear!
Notes
- Customize colors – Try different gel food colors for a fun variety.
- Make-ahead tip – Store assembled whoopie pies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a flavor twist – Add a teaspoon of almond extract to the frosting.
These pastel-hued whoopie pies are the perfect festive treat for Easter celebrations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American