Whoopie Pies I

Name: Whoopie Pies I
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: ½ cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup shortening; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Rating: 4.27 stars

147 Ratings
123 Reviews
31 Photos

Chocolate cake circles sandwiched with a creamy vanilla frosting-like filling.

By Bernice Smith

Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 dozen

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

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Step 2

To Make Cookies: In a large bowl cream 1/2 cup of shortening , 1 cup sugar and 2 egg yolks. (Set egg whites aside for filling.) NOTE: If you don't want to use raw egg white in the filling, leave it out. Substitute 1 whole egg for the 2 egg yolks in the cookie recipe so you don't end up with leftover whites!!
Step 3

In a separate bowl sift together 2 cups flour, 5 T cocoa, 1 t baking powder, 1/2 t salt, 1 t baking soda. Add to other mixture alternately with milk, beating well. Add vanilla at the end.
Step 4

Drop by large spoonful on greased pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool completely.
Step 5

To Make Filling: Beat together 3/4 cup shortening, 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 egg whites and dash of salt till light. Add 1 tsp. vanilla.
Step 6

To assemble: Spread the flat side of one cookie circle with a spoonful of filling. Top with another.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

872.8 calories; 8.6 g protein; 109.8 g carbohydrates; 65.3 mg cholesterol; 527.1 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (123)

Most helpful positive review

RussellC

10/19/2009

Warning...Only those with an Olympic class sweet tooth need attempt! They're good, but as per the recipe they are very sweet. The cookie is very good, light with a nice chocolate taste. The vanilla filling is not very stiff so don't use too much because it will just squeeze out the side when you bite into them. I also made some with peanut butter filling (half PB and half confectioner sugar). I couldn't eat more than two. I guess I could eat three if you dared me...four if you questioned my manhood...but I'd rather stop at two. Read More

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WETOOO

12/28/2004

I made these for Christmas and my husband did not like the taste of the cake Read More

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147 Ratings

5 star values: 89
4 star values: 31
3 star values: 13
2 star values: 5
1 star values: 9

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RussellC

10/19/2009

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RussellC

10/19/2009

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MarlafromMaine

05/07/2006

I dont know what the other reviewer was talking about but these are GREAT!!!The cookies were moist and chocolatey and the frosting is delsih. Read More

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mandy

03/25/2008

I loved this recipe I didnt change a thing. If the other reviwers husband didnt like this recipe to bad! Thats just his personal taste. There are alot of flavors I dont like but still may be in a good recipe. Dont let that stop you from trying this its very good. Read More

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Ceri

09/03/2009

Classic whoopie pie! The only thing I changed was omitting the egg whites from the filling and adding about 2 Tb. of milk and an extra 1/4 cup of powdered sugar. Great recipe! Read More

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SuperUberGoober :)

03/17/2009

these are awesome!! the local bakery makes these all the time and i just loved them so when i tried these i was hoping they would be as good as the ones at the bakery and they are waaaay better!! i love the cake part it is so soft and fluffy. i live in high altitude so to get mine ti rise correctly i used 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. they rose and didn't fall. they were just right. the frosting is creamy and light although i made a few small changes. i made a lil extra frosting by just using a whole cup of shortning and added more sugar. and after i mixed those together i added some heavy whipping cream and it turned out so light and creamy i will make these changes in the future too. i highly recomend this recipe!! you will love it!! Read More

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taylor1998

01/10/2011

This was an AMAZING recipe! I didn't change a thing. They were all gone in two days. I can't wait to make these again. Read More

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LRIGREM

03/18/2007

mmmmmm... Whoopie pies... This recipe was great - the cakes were PERFECT and the icing was really good too. I used one whole egg in the cake & no egg in the icing. So to make up for no egg whites I added a little milk which turned out to be too much so I added a little more sugar some flour. The flour softened the very-sugary taste & I'll probably add flour next time as well. Such a good recipe! Read More

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WETOOO

12/27/2004

I made these for Christmas and my husband did not like the taste of the cake Read More

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maflanc

03/30/2009

I have a different recipe for the "cookie" put needed a better filling. This one was delicious and soooo easy to make. I think I'll take the other reveiwers advice next time and use whipping cream next time instead of the egg whites. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Whoopie Pies I

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 872.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 17 %

carbohydrates: 35 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 11 %

sugars:

fat: 71 %

saturated fat: 61 %

cholesterol: 22 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 34 %

vitamin b6: 4 %

vitamin c:

folate: 22 %

calcium: 11 %

iron: 17 %

magnesium: 14 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 21 %

thiamin: 36 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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RussellC

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MarlafromMaine

05/07/2006

I dont know what the other reviewer was talking about but these are GREAT!!!The cookies were moist and chocolatey and the frosting is delsih.

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mandy

03/25/2008

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Ceri

09/03/2009

Classic whoopie pie! The only thing I changed was omitting the egg whites from the filling and adding about 2 Tb. of milk and an extra 1/4 cup of powdered sugar. Great recipe!

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SuperUberGoober :)