I just whipped up a batch of these yesterday as we were lacking something sinfully sweet in our cupboard & I didn't have the ingredients to make the cupcakes I've been longing to do on hand. (note to self: pick up some Baileys Irish Creme)
These are traditional New England Whoopie Pies!
The outer part is like a cross between chocolate cake & brownies.
The filling is a cross between frosting & oreo cookie filling.
Any way you slice them, they're wicked yummy!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
INGREDIENTS:
2.5 CUPS OF FLOUR
1/2 C. SHORTENING
2 EGGS
1 C. SUGAR
5 TBSP. COCCOA
1 C. MILK
1 TSP. SODA
1 TSP. BAKING POWDER
PINCH OF SALT
1 TSP. VANILLA
Cream together everything until it's well mixed & fluffy looking. Drop by spoonfuls onto a well greased cookie sheet. Spread batter out until it's app. 3" across & 2/3" thick. Batter doesn't spread much during the baking process, so the final size will be what you create on the pan before baking.
Bake app. 10 minutes. You'll know when they're done when the surface no longer appears shiny & a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow to cool.
FILLING:
1/2 CUP SHORTENING
1 TBSP. MILK
1 CUP OF CONFECTIONER (POWDERED) SUGAR
1 CUP GRANULATED SUGAR
1 TSP. VANILLA
.5 TSP. ALMOND EXTRACT
Cream together filling ingredients & then spread filling onto half of your pies & finally add another pie on top to make a 'sandwich'.
*For a lower calorie version of this recipe you may substitute all sugar with 'Splenda' or equivalent sugar substitute...but seriously with this much shortening, you may as well just indulge!
Enjoy! Please share with friends!
3 comments:
June, I'll be right over with a gallon or two of milk! YUM!!
It's the only way to eat a whoopie pie! Could you imagine pairing it with iced tea or orange juice? LOL!
Uh oh. These are not on my diet but I'm pretty sure I don't care. YUUUUMMMMM!!!!
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