Easter Sandwich Cookies
These Easter Sprinkle Whoopie Pies are the ultimate spring treat. Using a French Vanilla cake mix base, these soft cookie sandwiches are rolled in vibrant sprinkles and filled with a fluffy pink vanilla buttercream. They are easy enough for kids to help with and pretty enough for any holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
1 Box French Vanilla Cake Mix
1 Large Egg
1/2 Cup Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter, melted
3 Cups Easter Sprinkles (divided)
1/2 Cup Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter, softened (for filling)
2 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
Pink Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Using a standing mixer with the whisk attachment, combine the cake mix, egg, and melted butter. Beat until a soft dough forms.
3. Fold in 1 cup of the Easter sprinkles by hand or on low speed.
4. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out dough and roll into uniform balls.
5. Pour the remaining 2 cups of sprinkles into a small bowl. Roll each dough ball in the sprinkles until completely coated.
6. Place the dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
7. For the filling: In a standing mixer, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream. Add a few drops of pink gel food coloring.
8. Beat the frosting until it is creamy and holds a stiff peak.
9. Transfer the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
10. Match cookies into pairs. Pipe a generous swirl of frosting onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with the second cookie and press gently.
Notes
Ensure the cookies are completely cool before filling, otherwise the buttercream will melt.
Use gel food coloring for the most vibrant pink without changing the frosting consistency.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the frosting firm.
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