Homemade Whoopie Pies

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I want some of these right now! :) this is my weekend goodie recipe to try out. These sound delicious - ooey gooey snacks. From kim tilley of frugal-moms.com

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Steps

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Making the cookies: first , preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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In a medium-sized bowl , stir together the flour and the cocoa.

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Set aside.

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In a small bowl , dissolve the baking soda in the hot water , then add milk , set aside.

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In the bowl of an electric mixer , beat the shortening and sugar until fluffy.

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Add the egg and beat another minute.

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Mix in half of the dry ingredients , then half of the wet.

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Repeat.

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Drop batter by heaping teaspoons , about 2 inches apart , on an ungreased cookie sheet.

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Bake for 8 minutes.

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Cool thoroughly.

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Making the filling: in the bowl of an electric mixer , cream butter , shortening , vanilla extract , and powdered sugar , beating until fluffy.

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Add milk , one tablespoon at a time , until the frosting has a creamy consistency.

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Assemble: using a butter knife , spread the frosting between two cookies.

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Wrap whoopie pies individually or place them in a single layer on a plate.

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Ingredients

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unsifted flour, cocoa, baking soda, hot water, milk, vegetable shortening, sugar, egg, butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar