Delicious Homemade Maine Whoopie Pies

Indulge in the sweet and creamy goodness of the world's best Maine whoopie pies. These delightful treats consist of two soft and moist chocolate cookies sandwiched together with a rich and fluffy filling. A popular dessert in Maine, these whoopie pies are a must-try for any dessert lover. Follow this simple recipe to create your own batch of these heavenly treats.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 cup marshmallow fluff
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Cream butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk and hot water. Mix until well combined.
5. Using a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set.
7. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
8. In a mixing bowl, combine the marshmallow fluff, confectioners' sugar, vegetable shortening, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
9. Spread a generous amount of the filling onto the flat side of a cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
10. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
11. Serve and enjoy these delicious homemade Maine whoopie pies!

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