Pink Almond Whoopie Pies Recipe

  • Yield:

    30 whoopie pies

  • Total Time:

    55 mins

  • Prep Time:

    40 mins

  • Cook Time:

    15 mins

Ingredients

  • Whoopie Pies
  • 1 box (18.25 ounces) white cake mix
  • 1 box (4 serving size) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon red food color
  • Filling:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter OR margarine, softened
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow cream
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • Powdered sugar, for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Step 1) Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2) Combine all whoopie pie ingredients in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer until well mixed; beat 1 minute on high speed.
  3. Step 3) Drop batter by tablespoonful onto prepared pans, about 2-inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until cookies seem set and are lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes and carefully remove from baking sheet to cool on wire rack.
  4. Step 4) Combine cream cheese, butter, marshmallow cream, powdered sugar, vanilla and almond extract in a large bowl with electric mixer until light fluffy. For each whoopie pie, spread about 2 tablespoons of filling on one cookie, top with a few berries and add second cookie. Garnish tops with powdered sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.