CHOCOLATE WHOOPIE PIE

CHOCOLATE WHOOPIE PIE

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE COOKIES

2 cups all purpose flour
¾ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 & ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup Wholesome Organic Fair Trade Cane Sugar
1 large egg
½ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk

FOR THE FILLING

2 cups marshmallow crème (one 7 oz jar)
1 cup shortening
½ cup Wholesome Organic Fair Trade Powdered Confectioners Sugar (sifted)
½ teaspoon vanilla

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 1

In large bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt). Stir/blend/sift well. Set aside.

Step 2
In large bowl, cream together the wet ingredients (organic cane sugar, egg, shortening, vanilla, and milk). Add dry ingredients. Mix until combined.

Step 3

Scoop about 1 tablespoon of batter onto a cookie sheet greased or lined with parchment.

Step 4

Bake at 350F for appx 12 minutes. Cool.

FILLING

Step 1
In large bowl, using electric mixer, combine marshmallow crème, shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat on high speed until smooth and fluffy.

Step 2
Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of filling mixture on face of one cookie and top off with another.