Joe Louis Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Joe Louis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup milk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 egg whites; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ).
2
In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Add the egg yolks, and vanilla; mix well. Stir in the milk. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.
3
To make the icing, combine the 2 egg whites, 1/2 cup of shortening, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl and mix with an electric hand mixer. When the cookies are cool, make sandwiches out of 2 cookies with icing in between.

1234

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Joe Louis falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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