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Whoopie Pies

Whoopie Pies

Photo of Whoopie Pies © Diana Rattray
Whoopie pies have long been a favorite of mine, and they're perfect for kids' parties or weekend snacking. Make these delicious filled cakes in a big batch and freeze in containers, separated by wax paper.

Ingredients:

  • 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) shortening, or use half butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Filling:
  • 1/2 cup shortening or butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • pinch salt
  • 1 jar (7 1/2 ounces) Marshmallow Fluff or Marshmallow Creme

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla, beating well until blended. In a bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda. Slowly beat in the flour mixture, alternating with milk, until blended. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop onto greased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until firm. Cool on racks then fill with filling, below.

Filling:
Cream together shortening or butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, marshmallow and enough milk to make a fluffy filling. Beat until well blended and spread on the flat side of one whoopie pie cookie; top with a second cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling. Makes about 2 dozen 3-inch sandwich cookies.

Store in the refrigerator, separated by sheets of waxed paper. Makes about 16 to 18 filled whoopie pies.

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