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Jun 30

Recipe: Firecracker Whoopie Pie Bites With Pop Rocks

Jun 30

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I wasn’t going to let the 4th of July come and ago without whipping up something sweet in the kitchen. What better way to celebrate a patriotic holiday than with a plate of Firecracker Whoopie Pie Bites? These may look like your typical whoopie pies but these yummy cakes have a bit of sparkle to them. The secret? Pop Rocks. A candy that most of us remember from our childhood can make any recipe fun. These are also the perfect treat if you are having a BBQ or get together for the holiday. Kids will love that pop and crackle in each bite they take!

 Ingredients:

  • Wilton 24 cavity mini whoopie pie pan
  • 1 box of yellow cake mix
  • 1/3 cup of softened butter
  • 1 cup of water
  • 3 whole eggs
  • red & blue food coloring
  • vanilla icing
  • 3 packets of red pop rocks (cherry or strawberry)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350Β° and spray mini whoopie pie pan with Spam.
  2. Combine water, eggs, butter, and cake mix in large bowl. Beat with mixer until well blended. Separate cake mix in half and place in two separate bowls.
  3. Add red food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to the other.
  4. Bake 1 tray of each color and allow to cool before assembling.
  5. Mix 2 bags of pop rocks and 1 container off frosting together.
  6. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of mixture between two pieces of cake, one red and one blue, to create a whoopie pie.
  7. Sprinkle extra pop rocks along frosted edges.

What yummy desserts will you be making for July 4th?

Posted by youngatheartmommy 37 Comments
Filed Under: Food, Fourth Of July, Holiday, July 4th, patriotic, pop rocks, Recipe, whoopie pie bites, whoopie pies

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  1. Masshole Mommy says

    Jun 30 at 11:49 am

    Love those! We are all over any kind of whoopie pie there is in our house, so this is one I MUST make this week.
    Reply
  2. Lindsey Paris says

    Jun 30 at 3:01 pm

    I LOVE that you added pop rocks. Those are so perfect for this holiday!
    Reply
  3. jaime says

    Jun 30 at 3:01 pm

    My friend makes whoopie pies for various occasions (the pumpkin ones in the fall are amazing.) These look fantastic - and I didn't even know there was a whoopie pie pan! So convenient!
    Reply
  4. Kay Adeola says

    Jun 30 at 3:01 pm

    These look tasty i would love to try them.
    Reply
  5. Felicia Carter says

    Jun 30 at 9:10 pm

    These are adorable! I keep seeing the whoopie pies and desperately want to make them!
    Reply
  6. Jaredamy says

    Jun 30 at 9:10 pm

    These are so festive and adorable! My family would love to enjoy some!
    Reply
  7. Laura Grace Andry says

    Jun 30 at 10:21 pm

    These are adorable and look totally fun and patriotic! I bet they taste great too!
    Reply
  8. Lori says

    Jun 30 at 10:29 pm

    My friend's MIL makes whoopie pies that are to die for. I will have to tell her about these festive ones though! Yummy.
    Reply
  9. Kiwi says

    Jul 01 at 1:37 am

    You know I never had a whoopie pie? You made them looks cute with the presentation!
    Reply
  10. fancygrlnancy says

    Jul 01 at 1:37 am

    These look so fun! I am wanting to make some fun treats for 4th of July.. I might add these to my list. Love the pop rocks addition.
    Reply
  11. Carly says

    Jul 01 at 1:37 am

    These are SO cute! I love the sprinkles!
    Reply
  12. Savory Experiments says

    Jul 01 at 1:37 am

    SO fun and festive! I love the addition of pop rocks. Do they sizzle when you attach them to the frosting?
    Reply
  13. Brett Martin says

    Jul 01 at 2:22 am

    Mmmm, these look soo good! I haven't had a whoopie pie in ages.
    Reply
  14. NotaSupermom says

    Jul 01 at 3:21 am

    I'm not a fan of blue food, so I just might make these all red. My kids would go nuts for the Pop Rocks.
    Reply
  15. Theresa Mahoney says

    Jul 01 at 3:21 am

    Oh, now those look like a super fun treat! I love the added pop rocks to make them more festive!
    Reply
  16. Debi says

    Jul 01 at 3:21 am

    Those whoopie pies are adorable. My kids would love them.
    Reply
  17. musingsonmotherhoodmidlife says

    Jul 01 at 3:21 am

    I have never had a whoopie pie believe it or not, so I think I will be making these for the Fourth of July this year.
    Estelle
    Reply
  18. Jinxy and Me says

    Jul 01 at 3:21 am

    I really love that Wilton makes a whoopie pie pan! I really need to get one of them. We love making a fresh fruit American flag for dessert!
    Reply
  19. Sippy Cup Mom says

    Jul 01 at 3:57 am

    These are so much fun! So perfect to serve up on the 4th!
    Reply
  20. debdenny says

    Jul 01 at 12:06 pm

    I really like these. Kids will have so much fun with them.
    Reply
  21. Becka M says

    Jul 01 at 12:06 pm

    Friday we will be celebrating 2 things. The Fourth and my daughters 2 birthday.. So there will be the traditionally called for birthday cake. :) These are adorably designed I love the added detail of the sprinkles. I bet they taste yummy.
    Reply
  22. Carly from The Puzzled Palate says

    Jul 01 at 12:06 pm

    These are so stinkin' cute! I could easily turn these gluten-free for my kids by substituting with a GF cake- mix!
    Reply
  23. Cam | Bibs and Baubles says

    Jul 01 at 12:06 pm

    Those are super cute! What a nice, sweet treat!
    Reply
  24. Christie C says

    Jul 01 at 12:19 pm

    These came out super cute! I will have to try with the kids!
    Reply
  25. mail4rosey says

    Jul 01 at 3:00 pm

    So perfect for the upcoming festivities. I love that they're red, white, and blue. Pinning them.
    Reply
  26. Krystal Butherus says

    Jul 01 at 3:20 pm

    Oh my goodness, those look amazing. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I gotta try this!
    Reply
  27. Cassie Tucker says

    Jul 01 at 4:48 pm

    Those are some pretty awesome whoopie pies. My husband would love these!
    Reply
  28. ACM'smommy says

    Jul 01 at 5:53 pm

    These are adorable! So perfect for the fourth! I've got to try these!
    ~Amanda
    Reply
  29. Teresa Moody says

    Jul 01 at 7:12 pm

    These are so great. Ive got to try them this weekend.
    Reply
  30. Liz Mays says

    Jul 01 at 9:10 pm

    I make a fun JELL-O dessert for the 4th that my kids love. These whoopie pie bites look incredible!
    Reply
  31. Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

    Jul 01 at 11:17 pm

    Yum these are so adorable! My girls would devour them in seconds!
    Reply
  32. Pam says

    Jul 01 at 11:17 pm

    Those look amazing. I might give these a try this weekend because they certainly are appropriate, LOL. My guests will love them.
    Reply
  33. Maddi'sMommy says

    Jul 01 at 11:17 pm

    I love the fun addition of the "Firecrackers!" These look great.
    Reply
  34. Shell says

    Jul 02 at 12:43 am

    These would be perfect for the holidays! So fun to add pop rocks.
    Reply
  35. Coupon Spice says

    Jul 02 at 3:07 am

    These are so cute! Very festive for the 4th of July!
    Reply
  36. Ronda Eagle says

    Jul 02 at 5:48 pm

    my kids just love these whoopie pie cakes. They are a big hit in my house, too.
    Reply
  37. Kung Phoo says

    Jul 07 at 11:53 pm

    These were a huge hit at our BBQ! My daughter made them and everyone loved them! Thank you!
    Reply

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