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Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies Recipe

Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
filling:
3 tbsp king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
dash salt
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

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
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. Yield: 2 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	414.02 Kcal (1733 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.74g	18%
Cholesterol	14.41mg	5%
Sodium	98.61mg	4%
Potassium	50.15mg	1%
Total Carbs	69.65g	23%
Sugars	22.68g	91%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	7%
Protein	5.07g	10%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	30mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	288.25 Kcal (1207 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.17g	18%
Cholesterol	10.03mg	5%
Sodium	68.65mg	4%
Potassium	34.91mg	1%
Total Carbs	48.49g	23%
Sugars	15.79g	91%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	7%
Protein	3.53g	10%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	20.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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