Whoopie Pies I Recipe

Name: Whoopie Pies I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup shortening; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2
To Make Cookies: In a large bowl cream 1/2 cup of shortening , 1 cup sugar and 2 egg yolks. (Set egg whites aside for filling.) NOTE: If you don't want to use raw egg white in the filling, leave it out. Substitute 1 whole egg for the 2 egg yolks in the cookie recipe so you don't end up with leftover whites!!
3
In a separate bowl sift together 2 cups flour, 5 T cocoa, 1 t baking powder, 1/2 t salt, 1 t baking soda. Add to other mixture alternately with milk, beating well. Add vanilla at the end.
4
Drop by large spoonful on greased pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool completely.
5
To Make Filling: Beat together 3/4 cup shortening, 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 egg whites and dash of salt till light. Add 1 tsp. vanilla.
6
To assemble: Spread the flat side of one cookie circle with a spoonful of filling. Top with another.

959

kcal

Calories

Fat

211

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: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Whoopie Pies I 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.

Whoopie Pies I

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