Homemade Whoopie Pies Recipe

Name: Homemade Whoopie Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups unsifted flour; ⅔ cup cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup hot water; ⅔ cup milk; ½ cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; ¼ cup butter, softened; ½ cup vegetable shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups powdered sugar; 3 -4 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

2 cups unsifted flour
⅔ cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup hot water
⅔ cup milk
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
¼ cup butter, softened
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
3 -4 tablespoons milk

1
Making the Cookies: First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the flour and the cocoa; set aside.
3
In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the hot water, then add milk, set aside.
4
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the shortening and sugar until fluffy.
5
Add the egg and beat another minute.
6
Mix in half of the dry ingredients, then half of the wet; repeat.
7
Drop batter by heaping teaspoons, about 2 inches apart, on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8
Bake for 8 minutes.
9
Cool thoroughly.
10
Making the Filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter, shortening, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
11
Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting has a creamy consistency.
12
Assemble: Using a butter knife, spread the frosting between two cookies.
13
Wrap Whoopie Pies individually or place them in a single layer on a plate.

1004

kcal

Calories

Fat

200

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups unsifted flour, ⅔ cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ cup hot water, and more.

Yes, Homemade Whoopie Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Homemade Whoopie Pies

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