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Paula Deen’s Old Fashioned Whoopie Pie

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This Old Fashioned Whoopie Pie recipe is the perfect dessert to keep on hand in the fridge.

I love Paula Deen! A few years ago she made a dessert on her show that had me drooling! These little dudes are SO good. They don't really take that much time to create either–and it makes a TON!

She called them Two Brothers Chocolate Gobs, but really it is just an Old Fashioned Whoopie Pie.

Don't they just look mouth-watering? I know. . . I amaze myself sometimes!

How to Make Old Fashioned Whoopie Pie

Making these are simple and easy.

In a small bowl, combine cocoa and warm water. Cool for 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and cocoa mixture. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a spoon.

Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool.

In a small saucepan, combine flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thick, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and refrigerate until completely cool.

In a small bowl, cream the shortening, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add milk mixture; beat for 7 minutes or until fluffy. Spread filling on half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

Now that you have this super easy recipe you need to go to the kitchen and make a batch of these. I make a whole bunch and wrap in plastic wrap. Then I store them in the refrigerator for a quick and easy dessert.

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Yield: 24 pies

Old Fashioned Whoopie Pies

Old Fashioned Whoopie Pies

These old fashioned whoopie pies are perfect for a fun snack or dessert.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cookie

  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the FILLING:

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Dash salt
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water. Cool for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and cocoa mixture. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition
  2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a spoon. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thick, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and refrigerate until completely cool.
  4. In a small bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add milk mixture; beat for 7 minutes or until fluffy. Spread filling on half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 247Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 122mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 3g

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