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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
MMMMMMMMMmmmm! This is a great twist on an old favorite! Popular here in Lancaster Co.! ENJOY!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 ounce red food coloring
1 ounce water
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3 egg whites (these will not be cooked - you can omit these completely - use real egg whites - or use dried egg wh)
3 teaspoons vanilla
6 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons milk
2 1/4 cups white shortening
5 cups 10x confectioners' sugar
Directions:
1. Combine cocoa, food coloring and water.
2. Set aside to dissolve.
3. Blend together oil, sugar and eggs.
4. Add food coloring mixture.
5. Combine buttermilk, salt& vanilla.
6. Add to mixture.
7. Add flour.
8. Dissolve soda in vinegar.
9. Fold into batter.
10. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
11. Bake approximately 10 minutes at 350.
12. Fill with whoopie pie filling.
13. Wrap each pie with plastic wrap to retain moisture.
14. These freeze well!
15. FILLING: Beat egg whites until stiff (if using real whites).
16. Add vanilla, flour& milk and beat well.
17. Add shortening and sugar.
18. Whipe on high speed for 3-5 minutes.
19. This may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
By RecipeOfHealth.com