Best 4 Grandmas Whoopie Pies Recipes

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Immerse yourself in a nostalgic adventure as we embark on a quest to discover the ultimate recipe for Grandma's Whoopie Pies. These delightful treats, often passed down through generations, hold a special place in our hearts, evoking memories of family gatherings and cozy kitchens filled with the aroma of freshly baked goods. Join us as we explore the secrets behind these iconic treats and guide you towards creating the perfect Whoopie Pies that will transport you back to your childhood and warm your heart with every bite.

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OLD-FASHIONED WHOOPIE PIES



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Who can resist soft chocolate sandwich cookies filled with a layer of fluffy white frosting? Mom has made these for years. They're a treat that never lasts very long with me and my two brothers around. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
FILLING:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water. Cool for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and cocoa mixture. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition , To form each cookie, drop 2 tablespoons 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until firm to the touch, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For filling, in a small saucepan, combine flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened, 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, 5-7 minutes. Add milk mixture; beat until fluffy, about 7 minutes. Spread filling on half the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NANA BESSIE'S WHOOPIE PIES



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I've never been able to find whoopie pies this good! My grandmother always made them -- the secret is in the filling. I give them out at Christmas time, everyone looks forward to them. The recipe makes extra filling -- doubles as a great cake frosting!

Provided by pfogg

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Whoopie Pie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅔ cup vegetable shortening
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups milk
3 cups milk
9 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups vegetable shortening
1 ½ cups butter
2 ¼ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • To make cookies, beat 2/3 cup of vegetable shortening with 2 cups of sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until the mixture is creamy. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Whisk together 4 cups of flour, the cocoa powder, and baking soda until thoroughly mixed, then beat the flour mixture into the vegetable shortening mixture in several additions, alternating with the milk. Beat dough just until smooth.
  • Drop dough by tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart, making the cookies as round as possible. Recipe should yield about 48 cookies.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning the cookies. Allow cookies to cool for several minutes on baking sheets before removing to finish cooling on racks.
  • To make the filling, pour 3 cups of milk into a large saucepan over low heat, and whisk in 9 tablespoons of flour until smooth. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, whisking constantly, until as thick and smooth as pudding, about 3 minutes. Place the thickened mixture into the refrigerator to cool, about 30 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening with the butter until thoroughly combined, then beat in 2 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Beat the cooled milk mixture into the butter mixture until smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Choose 2 cookies of the same size, and spread a thick layer of filling on the flat side of a cookie; top with remaining cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 214.6 mg, Sugar 38 g

WHOOPIE PIES PLUS



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Ok, Ok I thought my recipe was a good one until I tried this one. Great for the holiday goodie tray because they can be made ahead and frozen. A keeper for sure!

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 9 pies, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups marshmallow cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening, sugar, and egg. In another bowl, combine cocoa, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a small bowl, stir the vanilla extract into the milk. Add the dry ingredients to the shortening mixture, alternating with the milk mixture; beating until smooth.
  • Drop batter by the 1/4 cup (to make 18 cakes) onto prepared baking sheets. With the back of a spoon spread batter into 4-inch circles, leaving approximately 2 inches between each cake. Bake 15 minutes or until they are firm to the touch. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Make Whoopie Pie Filling: beat together shortening, sugar, and fluff, stir in vanilla extract until well blended.
  • When the cakes are completely cool, spread the flat side (bottom) of one chocolate cake with a generous amount of filling. Top with another cake, pressing down gently to distribute the filling evenly. Repeat with all cookies to make 9 pies. Wrap whoopie pies individually in plastic wrap, or place them in a single layer on a platter (do not stack them, as they tend to stick).
  • To freeze, wrap each whoopie pie in plastic wrap. Loosely pack them in a plastic freezer container and cover. To serve, defrost the wrapped whoopie pies in the refrigerator.
  • Makes 9 large whoopie pies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 510.9, Carbohydrate 107.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 67, Protein 5.3

MAMA'S WHOOPIE PIES



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My mom's whoopie pie recipe, my personal favorite!

Provided by hb936

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Whoopie Pie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter at room temperature
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups milk
¾ cup butter at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups marshmallow creme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Beat 1 cup butter and white sugar in a separate large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, until mixture is creamy. Beat eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into butter mixture.
  • Stir half the flour mixture into wet ingredients, followed by milk; stir remaining flour mixture into dough. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets. For 25 whoopie pies, make 50 cookies.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Beat 3/4 cup butter with confectioners' sugar in a bowl, using an electric mixer; beat 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and marshmallow creme into filling. Spread at least 1 teaspoon filling on the bottom of a cookie and top with a second cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 248.5 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

Tips:

  • Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking the whoopie pies. This will help them rise evenly and prevent them from being undercooked or overcooked.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop the batter onto the baking sheets. This will help you get evenly sized whoopie pies.
  • Bake the whoopie pies for the amount of time specified in the recipe. Overbaking them will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the whoopie pies cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from melting and making the whoopie pies messy.
  • If you're making the whoopie pies ahead of time, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Grandma's whoopie pies are a classic American dessert that is loved by people of all ages. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them plain or filled with your favorite frosting or filling, whoopie pies are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Grandma's whoopie pies a try!

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