Whoopie Pies

After our trip to Portland, where we sampled real Maine whoopie pies, my mom decided to dig out her recipe so we could enjoy them without the 2 hour drive.


My mom really knows how to make a good whoopie pie and I am so happy she decided to share this recipe with you! So if you're looking for an authentic recipe, look no further!


Whoopie Pies
recipe by Jackie S.
makes about 24 
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
1 egg
5 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups flour

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Beat together sugar and butter, add egg and mix until combined. Sift together dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the flour mixture and milk and mix well. Drop on an un-greased cookie sheet by small tablespoons. Bake 5 to 7 minutes. Once cooled, transfer to a wire rack.



Filling:

1 1/2 cups butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
1/4 teaspoon salt 
2 teaspoons vanilla

Beat together ingredients until smooth. Pipe the mixture in between cooled cake patties or spread with a butter knife. Enjoy!


linked with: Sweets for a Saturday, Whipperberry

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