Description
Funfetti Whoopie Pies are a delightful treat that combines soft, cake-like cookies with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles. These whimsical desserts bring joy to any occasion, making them perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply adding a touch of fun to your day. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, these whoopie pies will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined; fold in sprinkles.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- For the filling, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
- Once cookies are cool, spread filling between two cookies to create sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract. Experiment with different fillings like chocolate ganache or fruit-flavored options for variety.