Today’s post is from contributing writer Liz over at Hoosier Homemade.

Hello Alice fans! Thanks so much Rebecca, for having me, I’m just thrilled to be sharing this yummy Fourth of July treat with you! Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays! I’m not sure if it’s the festive hometown parade, the fireworks or all the delicious food that I like the most! These festive Red Velvet Whoopie Pies are sure to be a hit at your Fourth of July cookout or get-together!

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies:

• 2 cups Flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, room temperature
• 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1/2 cup Buttermilk (No buttermilk? learn how to make your own)
• 1 oz. Red Coloring (Wilton No-Taste Red is the best)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt, set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, just until incorporated. Blend in vanilla. Beginning with the dry ingredients, alternate with buttermilk, beating after each addition. Blend in food coloring.
Drop by spoonful onto greased cookie sheet, flatten slightly. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Marshmallow Filling:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) Butter, room temperature
• 2 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 jar (7 1/2 oz) Marshmallow Fluff
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla

Directions:
In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add Marshmallow Fluff and vanilla, whip until well combined.
This filling also makes a great frosting for cupcakes! I used it on my Fourth of July Cupcakes!

Assemble:
Place one cookie upside down on a plate, add a heaping spoonful of Marshmallow Filling. Add another cookie on top and dip edges in Sprinkles.

Enjoy! Happy Fourth of July!
Liz is the Hoosier Momma from Hoosier Homemade. She is a SAHM of 3 teenage boys, that keep her running with their sports and school activities. Most of the time you can find Liz creating her cupcakes for Cupcake Tuesday. But, she also shares her baked goods, Budget Friendly Meals, and decorating tips and tricks, all to help you “Make Your House a Home.” And when she’s not at Hoosier Homemade, you can find her having a party over on her new blog, It’s A Blog Party. Or you can follow along with her on Twitter and Facebook.