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4th of July Cake Mix Whoopie Pies

4th of July Cake Mix Whoopie Pie
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4th of July Cake Mix Whoopie Pies are the perfect festive dessert to elevate your summer celebrations. With their vibrant red and blue colors, these delightful sandwich cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. Using a simple box cake mix and creamy buttercream frosting, you can whip up these treats in no time. Ideal for barbecues, family gatherings, or picnics, these whoopie pies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Enjoy the delicious combination of soft cake and rich filling as you celebrate Independence Day with friends and family!

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 3 ounces instant vanilla pudding
  • 8 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • Red gel food coloring
  • Blue gel food coloring
  • For Buttercream Frosting: 2 egg whites
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix and vanilla pudding. Add butter, eggs, and red food coloring; mix until combined.
  3. Divide the batter into two bowls; add blue food coloring to one bowl.
  4. Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of both batters onto the baking sheet, keeping them spaced apart.
  5. Bake for about 9 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  6. For frosting: Beat egg whites until frothy; gradually add powdered sugar then vanilla extract, shortening, and milk until smooth.
  7. Once cookies are cool, spread frosting on half of the cookies and sandwich with another cookie.

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