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Kid Safe Whoopie Pies

I could not find a kid safe (no raw eggs in filling) whoopie pie recipe anywhere until this one! Whenever we visit any amish markets, i love buying whoopie pies, but was always worried about our 4 kids having them because of the raw egg whites. This filling is just as delicious and contains no eggs :) if you have never had or heard of whoopie pies, they are big soft chocolate cookies with creamy filling. I know...not a pie at all! These are great and kid friendly!

Steps

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl or measuring cup , combine hot water and cocoa and mix well.
Cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
In a large bowl , cream shortening and sugar.
Add cocoa mixture , eggs and vanilla and mix well.
Combine dry ingredients and add alternately to creamed mixture with buttermilk.
Mix until well combined.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until just firm to touch.
Remove to racks to cool.
Filling: in a saucepan , combine flour and salt.
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
Stir constantly over medium-high heat until thick , about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and pour or spoon into a bowl , cover and refrigerate until completely chilled.
In a medium bowl , cream shortening , sugar and vanilla.
Add chilled mixture and beat for 5 to 7 minutes until fluffy.
Spread filling on half of the cookies and top with remaining cookies.
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Ingredients

hot water, baking cocoa, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, milk', confectioners' sugar"]"