Nana’s Whoopie Pies

Whoopie Pie Pan Whoopie Pies

These Whoopie Pies are a delicacy in my family, that is sure to only survive 2 days in the house. They’re addictive! I hope you enjoy!

Makes 14-16 servings depending on the size of Whoopie Pies you make.

Prep time: 30-45 minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes

Ingredients For Batter:

• 2 cups of Sugar

• 1 cup of Butter Flavored Crisco (Vegetable Crisco is also okay in the batter)

• 2 Eggs

• 4 Cups of All-Purpose Flour

• 1 Cup of Baking Cocoa

• 2 Tsp of Vanilla

• 1 Tsp of salt

• 1 Cup of Milk

• 2 Tsp Baking Soda

• 1 Cup of Hot Water

Instructions For Batter:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Combine the dry ingredients in a mixer until it is fully mixed.

3. Combine the eggs, vanilla, and milk in a separate bowl.

4. Add the shortening to the dry ingredients and mix for 10 seconds, then add the hot water.

5. Add the wet ingredients in 10-second intervals to the bowl on medium speed.

6. Turn the mixer on high for another 10-20 seconds until it is fully combined.

If you have a Whoopie Pie pan, spray nonstick cooking spray on the pan and use 2 tablespoons of the batter in each section. As shown below:

Bake the Batter for 14 minutes on 350 degrees. They should be nice and fluffy.

If you don’t have a Whoopie Pie pan, you can use a sheet pan, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. For larger sized, Whoopie pies, use 1/4 cup of batter on the sheet pan. For smaller ones, use the 2 tablespoons mentioned above.

Bake the Batter for 14 minutes on 350 degrees. They should be nice and fluffy.

Ingredients for Filling (If you have butter flavored Crisco):

• 4 Tbsp Milk

• 2 Tsp Vanilla

• 1 1/2 cup of Butter Flavored Crisco

• 4 cups of Confectionary Sugar

Instructions:

1. Mix the Crisco, milk, and vanilla in the mixer on medium speed until combined.

2. Add confectionary sugar to the mixer and mix on low until it is mostly combined, and turn it to medium-high speed until it is fully combined

3. Add about a spoonful to the cooled Whoopie Pies.

4. Enjoy

Ingredients for Filling (If you don’t have Butter Flavored Crisco):

• 4 Tbsp Milk

• 2 Tsp Vanilla

• 1 cup vegetable Crisco

• 4 1/2 cups of confectionary sugar

• 1 1/2 sticks of butter

• 1 pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Mix the butter and Crisco together until smooth, add the wet ingredients and mix for 10 seconds on low.

2. Add the confectionary sugar and pinch of salt and mix on medium.

3. When the filling is nearly combined turn the mixer to high until fully combined.

4. Add about a spoonful to the cooled Whoopie Pies.

5. Enjoy