Whoopie Pies

By Nicole S

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups marshmallow creme
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and buttermilk, beating well after each addition.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until fluffy. Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.