Dessert Vegan + Vegetarian Whoopie Pie Prep: 35 mins Cook: 12 minsServings: 16A staple of both New England and the Pennsylvania Amish – Whoopie pies are a well-loved dessert staple. According to Amish lore – when kids found these delectable treats in their lunch bags – they would shout “Whoopie!” Mainers like to claim that they were weaned on whoopee pies… So what makes a ‘Whoopie Pie’ a Whoopie? The classic is like a sandwich – with two soft cookies on the outside and a fluffy white filling. Chocolate is traditional, but there are slight regional differences – but it is pumpkin Whoopie pies that make the regular rounds on the Thanksgiving table in these areas.Ingredients3 cups sugar1 cup organic butter3 cups organic milk4 eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon vanilla extract6 cups all-purpose flour2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking powder1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda1 teaspoon saltFilling, recipe follows Nutritional InfoNutrition InfoPerServingDaily%Calories00%Fat (g)00%Saturated Fat (g)00%Carbohydrates (g)00%Protein (g)00%Sugars (g)00%Fiber (g)00%PreparationView As Slideshow Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, and eggs together until well combined. Add the oil and vanilla and mix again.In a separate bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. Add half of the dry mixture to the egg mixture and beat or stir to blend. Add 1 1/2 cups milk and mix again. Add the remaining dry mixture and beat until incorporated. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk and mix until blended.With a large spoon, scoop out 32 circles of batter onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.Spread filling onto 16 circles and place remaining circles on top, to make 16 Whoopie Pies.Filling:Ingredients1 1/2 cups shortening3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 1/3 cups marshmallow toppingDash salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 to 1/2 cup milkUsing an electric mixer, combine all ingredients – except the milk – and beat well. Then, add just enough milk to achieve a creamy consistency. Spread filling across cooled cookie circles. TipTo give the cake a richer chocolate flavor, we like Droste brand Dutch-process cocoa. print TAGS: American, Bake, Dessert, Easy, Holiday, New England, thanksgivingShare this:Related Recipes Healthy Pumpkin Pie Custard Persimmon Pudding Tembleque Almond + Coconut Macaroons Creamy Vegan Banana Rice Pudding Lefse Fruit Banana Split Classic Pumpkin Cookies