CREAMSICLE WHOOPIE PIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350* and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• 2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt onto a sheet of waxed paper.
• 3. In a large bowl beat together the butter, shortening, and both sugars until light and creamy about 3 min.
• 4. Add the eggs and the buttermilk until combined. In a measuring cup combine the milk, baking soda and vinegar.
• 5. Alternate the milk mixture, and the flour mixture when adding to the batter. Beat on low until combined.
• 6. Add the vanilla and beat on med. speed about 2 min. until until completely combined.
• 7. Using a cookie scoop drop about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
• 8. Bake one sheet at a time for about 10 min. or until the edges are golden. Remove from oven and let cool on sheet for 5 min. Then place on wire racks to cool completely.
• 9. For the filling ~ sift the confectioners sugar on to parchment paper.
• 10. In a medium bowl beat together the cream cheese, and sugar on low speed until well combined.
• 11. Add the orange zest, butter, vanilla and orange juice. Increase the speed to medium and beat until creamy and smooth about 4 min.