Monday’s Menu: Mini Whoopie Pies recipe

As a child I loved Whoopie Pies so when I came across this recipe on Disney Family.com I knew I had to make them. They are very easy to make and so yummy!  Adeline and Kaleigh both enjoyed helping and eating them. I wrapped each one individually in plastic wrap so they stayed nice and fresh.

– Erika

Hands-On Time: 20 minutes
Ready In: 30 minutes
Yield: 24 mini pies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter – softened
  1/2 cup granulated sugar
  1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  1 large egg
  1/3 cup milk
  1 cup all-purpose flour
  1/4 cup cocoa powder
  3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  1/4 teaspoon salt

  Whoopie Pie Filling:
  1/4 cup butter – softened
  1/2 cup powdered sugar
  1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  1/2 cup marshmallow creme

Directions

1. To make the filling: Combine all filling ingredients in a small bowl and beat until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.
2. To make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
3. Blend together butter, sugar and vanilla. Add egg and milk and mix until smooth.
4. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt until a thick batter forms.
5. Drop by even teaspoonfuls onto lined baking sheets, 2 inches apart. The drops should be about the size of a quarter and you should get 48 of them — enough to make 48 little pies.
6. Bake for 5 minutes, or until tops spring back when touched lightly. Remove to racks to cool completely.
7. Turn 24 of the cakes on their tops, exposing the baked bottom. Spread evenly with filling and top with remaining cakes.
8. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until serving time.