How to Make Whoopie Pies IV - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whoopie pies are a classic American dessert that have been enjoyed for generations. These soft, cake-like cookies sandwich a sweet, creamy filling, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're preparing for a backyard barbecue, a potluck with friends, or just looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, whoopie pies are a delightful choice.

This recipe for Whoopie Pies IV is a delicious take on the traditional dessert, combining a rich, chocolatey cookie with a light and flu...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk

Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • To Make Cookies: Cream together 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup shortening and 2 eggs.
  • Sift together 4 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cocoa. Add alternately the flour mixture to the creamed mixture with boiling water and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Drop teaspoons sized pieces of dough onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 7 minutes.
  • To Make Filling: Cook 5 1/2 tablespoons flour and 1 cup milk until thick. Let cool. Cream 1 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add cooled flour mixture. Beat till creamy.
  • Spread on the flat side of a cooled cookie and sandwich together with another cookie.
  • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 400mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 137mg