Description
These Colorful Whoopie Pies with Marshmallow Filling are soft, cakey, and filled with dreamy marshmallow cream. Perfect for parties, special occasi
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
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1 cup butter-flavored shortening
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2 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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1/2 tsp salt
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4 cups flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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2 tsp baking powder
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 tsp vanilla
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Gel food coloring (various colors)
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Colored sugar for coating
For the Marshmallow Filling:
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Follow your homemade marshmallow recipe.
Instructions
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Make the Cookie Dough:
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Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix well.
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Combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then gradually mix them together to form a smooth dough.
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Color and Shape the Dough:
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Divide dough into portions, add gel food coloring to each, and mix until evenly colored.
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Roll dough into balls, coat them with colored sugar, and place them on a baking sheet.
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Bake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake for 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the cookies. Let cool completely.
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Prepare the Filling:
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Make marshmallow filling and transfer it to a piping bag.
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Assemble the Whoopie Pies:
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Pipe filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another.
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Roll edges in colored sugar if desired.
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Notes
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Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for better texture.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
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Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American