Copycat Twinkies Filling Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this incredibly easy copycat Twinkies filling recipe! Perfect for baking your own homemade Twinkies or using as a delicious frosting. This recipe delivers that iconic creamy, vanilla-lemon flavor in just minutes. Get ready for a taste of nostalgia!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 132.8 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Copycat Twinkies Filling

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How to Make Copycat Twinkies Filling

  1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1/2 cup shortening until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add 2 cups granulated sugar and 1 cup powdered sugar, beating on medium speed until well combined.
  3. Add 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract.
  4. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is completely smooth, fluffy, and light in color.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

15g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Copycat Twinkies Filling?

Copycat Twinkies Filling takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Copycat Twinkies Filling?

Copycat Twinkies Filling has approximately 132.8 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Copycat Twinkies Filling?

The key ingredients for Copycat Twinkies Filling are Butter, Vegetable Shortening, Icing Sugar, White Sugar, Evaporated Milk, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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