Moon Pies

Moon Pies

5 Reviews
  • Prep: 20 min
  • Cook: 12 min
  • Ready In: 32 min

“Cream filled chocolate sandwiches!” - by RSLEE2000

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 1 1/2 dozen

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a small bowl, stir together the cocoa and boiling water. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup shortening and white sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla extract and cocoa mixture. Combine 2 2/3 cups flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. To make the filling: In a small saucepan, stir together remaining flour and pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and refrigerate. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the vanilla and the milk mixture and beat until fluffy. Sandwich filling between cookies.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (18 total)

  • Calories
  • 325 cal
  • 16%
  • Fat
  • 15.6 g
  • 24%
  • Carbs
  • 43.9 g
  • 14%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (5)

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RECHABITE
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RECHABITE

"while baking the batter from a different moon pie recipe, i suddenly realized that i didn't have the incredients for the marshmallow filling. i didn't want to waste the batter so i searched "all reci..." See morepes" and found this recipe. i used the filing incredients for my batter and i must say it was very good. my family loved them. i give the filing part of this recipe 4 stars !!!"

Jenn in New England
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Jenn in New England

"Maybe others will have a better result. For me, I found it difficult to follow the directions, particularly after doubling the recipe, but the text of the recipe didn't likewise adjust. The frosting n..." See moreever did come out right, even after 45 minutes of fidgiting with it. I'd be interested in finding out how others have fared with this."

Eliblish
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Eliblish

"Just o.k. Cookie part was a bit bland and so was the filling. I might try it with butter and see if that helps...." See more"

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