Whoopie Pies
I drive to Amish Country twice a year and NEVER come home without Whoopie Pies. I decided it was time to make my own. They are more of a cake like cookie, not a pie. I researched the name and there is only speculation where they originally came from. It is believed that they have been around since the 1920’s. They don’t make a large quantity (about 9) but they do make a large cookie!
Whisk the flour and cocoa
together in a bowl. In a small
bowl, dissolve baking soda
in the hot water, then add milk.
In another bowl, beat the shortening
and the sugar until fluffy. Add the
egg and beat one minute more.
Mix half the dry ingredients and
then half the liquid into the shortening
mixture and repeat. Using an ice cream
scoop, place a scoop of batter onto an
ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a
preheated 350 degrees for about 10 minutes
or until the cookie is cooked through.
Let cool completely on the pan.
Using a plastic bag, pipe frosting onto
the flat side of one cookie. Take another
cookie and place the flat side on top of
the frosting. Carefully press down until
frosting almost comes to the edge
of the cookies.
Whoopie Pies
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Ingredients
COOKIES:
- 2 cups flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
FROSTING:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 Tbsp milk
Directions
COOKIES:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium size bowl, whisk flour and cocoa together then set aside.
- In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda into the hot water, add milk and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer and beat the shortening and the sugar until fluffy. Add egg and beat another minute.
- Mix half of the dry ingredients with sugar mixture, then add and mix in half of the liquid mixture; repeat.
- Using a large ice cream scoop, drop batter 2″ apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until cookie is cooked through.
- Let cool completely on the cookie sheet.
FROSTING:
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer and cream butter, shortening, powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Add milk 1 Tbsp at a time until the frosting is a creamy consistency.
- Spoon frosting into a resealable plastic bag, like a Ziploc bag. Seal the bag and cut one bottom corner off. Squeeze frosting onto the flat side of one cookie almost to the edge of the cookie.
- Place the flat side of another cookie on top and gently press, sticking them together.
- Wrap individually or place them flat on a platter.
Categories: Cookies, Frosting/Icing
Ohhhh so good.
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Definitely one of my favorites! Thanks!
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They look fantastic!
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Thank you!
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These look so good!! Can’t wait to make some for myself!
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They are amazing! Enjoy and thank you Sarah!
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Oh, goodness. I want one now.
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I wish I could stop at one…lol Thanks!
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The chocolate cookie part looks deeee-vine! Great for the plate!
Virtual hugs,
Judie
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Thank you Judilyn!!!! Have a great day!
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Whoopie Pies are my favorite! Also live them with creamy peanut butter frosting in the middle.
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Oh my goodness!!!! I have never heard of them with peanut butter! Thank you for a great idea!
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Whoopie pie looks soo yummy. I wii try this
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Thank you so much!
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Awaiting for next dish
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😍
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I love the name “whoopie pies”. Chocolate and frosting is a nice combination.
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Thank you Linda you should taste them…..amazing!
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