Fruity Pebbles Whoopie Pies
Fruity Pebbles Whoopie Pies are a playful and fruity spin on a classic dessert. Marshmallow buttercream and Fruity Pebbles “sprinkles” make them irresistible.
Ingredients:
For the Whoopie Pies:
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup hot water
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Fruity Pebbles, lightly crushed
For the Marshmallow Buttercream:
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 7-ounce container marshmallow cream
For the Garnish
1/2 cup Fruity Pebbles, lightly crushed
Directions:
For the Whoopie Pies:
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2 In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
3 Add in the egg, vanilla, buttermilk, and water and mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
4 In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the shortening mixture and mix until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the Fruity Pebbles into the batter.
5 Use a medium cookie scoop (1.5 tablespoons) to drop batter onto prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
6 Bake for 8-9 minutes in the preheated oven.
7 Allow cakes to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
For the Marshmallow Buttercream:
1 In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes.
2 Turn the mixer down to low speed and gradually add in the powdered sugar until thoroughly combined. Turn the mixer back up to medium-high speed and mix for 5 minutes.
3 Add in the vanilla extract and marshmallow cream and beat an additional 2 minutes.
To Assemble the Whoopie Pies:
1 Spoon or pipe the buttercream onto the flat sides of half the cakes and top with remaining cakes.
2 Roll the sides of the whoopie pies into Fruity Pebbles to garnish
