Delicious Homemade Moon Pies Recipe

Indulge in the nostalgic taste of homemade moon pies with this easy and delicious recipe. Soft marshmallow filling sandwiched between two chocolate-covered graham cracker cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth in the most delightful way.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup marshmallow fluff
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla, mixing well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly with moistened fingers.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Spread marshmallow fluff on the flat side of half the cookies and top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
8. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
9. Dip each sandwich cookie into the melted chocolate until fully coated, then place on parchment paper to set.
10. Refrigerate the moon pies for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden before serving.

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