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These whoopie pies, my friend Jan sent to me.  Everything she makes is amazing and I am sure these will follow suit!  I can't wait to try this fall delight.  She got the recipe from the  Brown Eyed Baker's  blog .  It is amazing how many wonderful resources we have at our fingertips. Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Cheese Filling Yield: About 4 dozen assembled whoopie pies (will vary depending on how large you make them) Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 10 to 12 minutes For the Whoopie Pies: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup canola or vegetable oil 3 cups chilled pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Maple-Cream Cheese Filling: 3 cups powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 4 ounces...

Woopies Pies!  Just saying the name is fun!  These bring me back to grade school when I was eating Ding Dongs and Long Johns as a treat, except these are off the chart delicious and homemade!  They are fun and easy!  My daughter and I made them for friends the other night and they were a big hit.  The filling is amazing!  If you add a little red food coloring to the filling they become a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day.  I got the idea and recipe from the February, 2011 issue of Disney’s Family Fun Magazine.  Whoopie Pies Ingredients: For the cakes: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup softened butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg For the filling: 1/2 cup softened butter 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup marshmallow creme 1 teaspoon vanilla Red food coloring (optional) 1.  Heat the o...

These were my favorite whoopie pies that we tried.  If you enjoy bananas and peanut butter, I think, you will enjoy these too!  I would add a whole banana instead of a half.  Looks delicious! Go Bananas  Whoopie Pies CAKES 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda FILLING 1 pkg (8oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 cup creamy peanut butter 3 Tbsp. butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract Additional confectioners’ sugar 1.  In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.  Beat in egg and vanilla.  In a small bowl, combine banana and buttermilk.  Combine the flour, salt baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with banana mixture. 2.  Drop by the tablespoonfuls...

Everyone loved these!  The cakes are easy and the filling is a little tricky, but worth it!  If you ever need a filling for a cake, use this filling.  It tastes like it should be in a wedding cake.  Amazing! Chocolate Dream Whoopie Pies CAKES 1 pkg. (18 1/4 oz.) chocolate cake mix 3 eggs 1/2 cup canola oil 1 tsp. vanilla extract FILLING 2/3 cup sugar 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/8 tsp. salt 1 cup 2% milk 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 2/3 cup shortening 1/3 cup butter, softened 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract 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. 2.  Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 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. ...