Iowa Whoopie Pies Recipe

Name: Iowa Whoopie Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 c. buttermilk or sour milk; 1 c. sugar; 2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 egg; Chocolate Butter Frosting; 3/4 c. milk; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 c. margarine; 2 c. sifted powdered sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. vanilla (filling)

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. buttermilk or sour milk
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
Chocolate Butter Frosting
3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. margarine
2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. vanilla (filling)

1
For cookies, beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
2
Add about 1 cup flour, half the buttermilk, sugar, egg, baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Beat until thoroughly combined.
3
Beat in remaining 1 cup flour and remaining buttermilk.
4
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm.
6
Cool.

1887

kcal

Calories

Fat

309

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 2 c. all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 c. buttermilk or sour milk, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Iowa 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.

Iowa Whoopie Pies

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