WHOOPIE Pies For The Grandkids!

Grandkids are going to love these Whoopie Pies!

I normally don’t spend a lot of  time  thinking  about “making” food.   The days of having to come up with dinners, etc…. day after day – are long gone for this Nana!  But this LDS GrandParent, as you know, is getting ready to head out for a visit with the grandchildren.  New babies coming, and as I’ve already let you know – I become the cook!

This predicament, has caused me to try and get a little organized before I arrive.   Thanks to the help of many good folks, I’ve been gathering together some really easy kid-friendly recipes,  that I can whip together in no time!

Just this morning, The New York Times, ran a fun story about WHOOPIE PIES!  Have you heard of them?  First time for me, but when I saw them I immediately thought of how much my grandchildren would likely love these fun treats.  Looking at the pictures of  a Whoopie Pie – they appear as thought they shouldn’t be too difficult.

So, I set off to find the EASIEST recipe for WHOOPIE PIES that I could possibly find!  Here’s what I came up with, from our friends at About.com!

Make these delicious filled cakes in a big batch and freeze in containers, separated by wax paper.

Ingredients:

• 6 tbsp. shortening
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 c. milk
• 5 tbsp. cocoa
• 2 1/4 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tbsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. salt
• Filling:
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 1/4 c. confectionerys’ sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 or 2 tbsp. milk
• 3/4 c. marshmallow creme

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream together shortening, sugar and cocoa. Add egg, flour, salt, baking soda, vanilla and milk. Drop onto greased baking sheet by teaspoonful. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until firm. Cool and fill with filling. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add vanilla, marshmallow and enough milk to make a fluffy filling. Beat well and spread on the flat side of one cookie; top with a second cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling. Makes about 2 dozen 2 1/2- to 3-inch sandwich cookies.

If you have a great recipe for these Whoopie Pies, I would love for you to share it with us.  I’m also holding out some hope, that one of  YOU will have an even easier Whoopie Pie recipe…

You could also try this healthy version of Whoopie Pies – Great Tips for whatever recipe you choose!

tDMg

LdsNana
Photo Credit: New York Times

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