Description
Add a burst of joy to your dessert table with this Funfetti Whoopie Pie recipe! These soft, cake-like cookie sandwiches are loaded with colorful sprinkles and filled with a creamy vanilla buttercream. Perfect for quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, and birthday party snacks, they’re a playful and delicious twist on classic sandwich cookies. Ideal for both kids and adults, these are a standout option in your list of food ideas — whether you’re baking for a celebration or just want a fun weekend project. With simple ingredients and a festive finish, this easy recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves sweet and cheerful baking.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Pinch of salt
Additional rainbow sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar with a mixer until fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until fully combined.
4. On low speed, alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mix.
5. Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles with a spatula.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Scoop batter onto sheets using a cookie scoop, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the tops spring back when touched.
9. Cool completely on a wire rack.
10. For the filling, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla and salt. Add cream 1 tbsp at a time to reach desired texture.
11. Pipe or spread filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie.
12. Roll edges in sprinkles for a festive finish.
Notes
Use jimmies sprinkles instead of nonpareils to avoid color bleeding.
Chill the cookies slightly before baking to prevent excess spreading.
For extra flair, match sprinkle colors to your event theme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg