Ingredients for Homemade Whoopie Pies
- Unsifted Flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- ½ cup milk
- Vegetable Shortening
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
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How to Make Homemade Whoopie Pies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Set aside.
- In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1 tablespoon hot water. Add ½ cup milk and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup shortening and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg until well combined.
- Gradually add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons, about 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Let cool completely on baking sheets before frosting.
- **Make the Filling:** In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, ¼ cup shortening, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 3 cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 2-4 tablespoons of milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- **Assemble:** Spread a generous amount of frosting onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie to create a whoopie pie.
- Wrap individually or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
92g
Fat
19g
Carbs
11g
