Whoopie Pies VII Recipe
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together the 2 cups flour, baking soda,1/4 teaspoon salt, cocoa and 1 cup sugar. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl stir together the egg, oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3/4 cup of milk until well blended. Gradually stir in the sifted dry ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the 1/2 cup of milk and 2 1/2 tablespoons flour. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thick. Remove from heat set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, Beat together the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Stir in the cooked milk mixture and beat for an additional 20 minutes, until really fluffy. Sandwich filling between two cookies. ENJOY!!