Chocolate Dream Whoopie Pies |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Chocolate lovers will find these cute triple-chocolate goodies irresistible. Two luscious cookies, a yummy mousse-like filling and mini semisweet chips: mmmmmm.âJill Papke, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Ingredients:
1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size) |
3 eggs |
1/2 cup canola oil |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
filling: |
2/3 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 cup 2% milk |
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips |
2/3 cup shortening |
1/3 cup butter, softened |
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
garnish: |
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes (mixture will be sticky).
2. Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
4. In a large bowl, beat the shortening and butter until fluffy. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla.
5. Spread chocolate filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies, about 2 tablespoons on each; top with remaining cookies. Roll sides in miniature chocolate chips for garnish. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: about 1 dozen.
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