Unicorn Whoopie Pies

Your kids are going to love these unicorn whoopie pies! We had a unicorn party last summer when my daughter turned five and these would have been the perfect treat to go with it. Even if you’re not a unicorn fan, these funfetti sprinkle cookies are delicious.

Unicorn Whoopie Pies

Makes 12 whoopie pies

Ingredients

• 1 box of french vanilla cake mix
• 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 C funfetti sprinkles
• 1 cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
• 1 small ice cream scoop

Frosting Ingredients:

• 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
• 1 1/2 C powder sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
• blue, pink and purple food gel
• 3 disposable piping bags

Cookie Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
2. In a standing mixer, combine all ingredients except the sprinkles and mix until combined and smooth
3. Using a rubber spatula, mix in the sprinkles
4. Using the ice cream scoop, scoop out some dough and roll it into a ball
5. Place dough ball onto the cookie sheet and lightly push down into a thick disk
6. Repeat steps with remaining dough
7. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown
8. Once baked, set aside and allow to completely cool

Frosting Directions:

1. Using the standing mixer, combine all ingredient except the food gel.
2. Mix on medium speed until creamy and stiff with peaks
3. Split the frosting into 3 bowls and add a few drops of the food coloring into a bowl each.
4. Mix the frosting until the color is completely mixed.
5. Scoop the frosting into a piping bag and cut the tips off
6. Pair up the cookies
7. Using the bottom of one cookie pipe a small dollop of frosting 
8. Sandwich the cookies and enjoy!

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Servings: 12 whoopie pies

Unicorn Whoopie Pies

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

 

Your kids are going to love these unicorn whoopie pies! Even if you’re not a unicorn fan, these funfetti sprinkle cookies are delicious.

Ingredients

Cookies:

• 1 box French vanilla cake mix
• 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter softened
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 C funfetti sprinkles

Frosting:

• 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter softened
• 1 1/2 C powder sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
• blue, pink and purple food gel

Instructions

Whoopie pies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
2. In a standing mixer, combine all ingredients except the sprinkles and mix until combined and smooth
3. Using a rubber spatula, mix in the sprinkles
4. Using the ice cream scoop, scoop out some dough and roll it into a ball
5. Place dough ball onto the cookie sheet and lightly push down into a thick disk
6. Repeat steps with remaining dough
7. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown
8. Once baked, set aside and allow to completely cool

Frosting:

1. Using the standing mixer, combine all ingredient except the food gel.
2. Mix on medium speed until creamy and stiff with peaks
3. Split the frosting into 3 bowls and add a few drops of the food coloring into a bowl each.
4. Mix the frosting until the color is completely mixed.
5. Scoop the frosting into a piping bag and cut the tips off
6. Pair up the cookies
7. Using the bottom of one cookie pipe a small dollop of frosting
8. Sandwich the cookies and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Unicorn Whoopie Pies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Cholesterol 65mg22%

Sodium 309mg13%

Potassium 36mg1%

Carbohydrates 56g19%

Sugar 38g42%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 570IU11%

Calcium 105mg11%

Iron 0.9mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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