Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 cup hot water; 1/2 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Dash salt; 1 cup 2% milk; 3/4 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water. Cool for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and cocoa mixture. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition
2
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
3
. Flatten slightly with a spoon. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
In a small saucepan, combine flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thick, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and refrigerate until completely cool.
5
In a small bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add milk mixture; beat for 7 minutes or until fluffy. Spread filling on half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

765

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup baking cocoa, 1/2 cup hot water, 1/2 cup shortening, 1-1/2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies

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