Description
4th of July Whoopie Pies are the ultimate festive treat, combining soft chocolate cookies with a rich, creamy filling. Ideal for summer gatherings, these delightful desserts bring joy and flavor to your Independence Day celebrations. Each bite is a celebration of sweetness that’s sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop batter onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart; bake for 10-12 minutes.
- While cookies cool, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pair cookies by size and spread or pipe filling between them to create sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg