Moon Pies

Similar to whoopie pies, these soft chocolate cookies are sandwiched with a fluffy vanilla frosting.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 325 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup boiling water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a small bowl, stir together the cocoa and boiling water. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup shortening and white sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla extract and cocoa mixture. Combine 2 2/3 cups flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. To make the filling: In a small saucepan, stir together remaining flour and pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and refrigerate. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the vanilla and the milk mixture and beat until fluffy. Sandwich filling between cookies.