Name: Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 chocolate cake mix; 1/3 cup water; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup marshmallow cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla; pinch of salt; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons whipping cream

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Recipe

Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Yield: 12 whoopie pies

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Chocolate cake mix cookies filled with a marshmallow butter cream

Ingredients

For the Cookies

1 chocolate cake mix
⅓ cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs

For the Marshmallow Butter Cream

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup marshmallow cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons whipping cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Beat on low for 1 minute, and beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Drop by spoonful onto a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove to a wax paper-lined counter and cool completely.
Beat the butter, marshmallow cream, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Then, slowly add the powdered sugar and whipping cream until the mixture is creamy.
Spread half of the cookies with the filling and top with the remaining cookies. Store in a very loosely sealed container for 3-4 days.

Notes

Do not store these cookies in a tightly sealed container. They will become extremely soft and sticky.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 235Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 107mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 0gSugar: 26gProtein: 1g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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