Whoopie Pies

WHOOPIE PIES


1 cup oil
2 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
3 cups flour ( 1/2 Occident flour if you wish)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup cocoa
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
Filling
3 egg whites ( may be omitted as they aren't cooked We personally use the dried egg whites which can be purchased i)
3 teaspoons vanilla
6 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons milk
2 1/4 cups shortening
5 cups 10x confectioners' sugar



Cream shortening, sugar& eggs.
Add vanilla.
Add milk alternately with dry ingredients& mix well.
Drop onto cookie sheets.
Bake@ 350 for 8 minutes.
Cool completely, then place one cookie upside down and coat with filling.

Top with another cookie.
Wrap in plastic wrap.
These freeze really well!
FILLING: Beat egg whites until stiff (if you're using whites).
Add vanilla, flour& milk.
Beat well.
Add shortening & sugar.
Whip on high speed for 3-5 minutes.

I hope you enjoy! :)