Chocolate Dream Whoopie Pies

By LKWolfe

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons 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

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 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.
Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until edges are set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
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. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat the shortening and butter until fluffy. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla.
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.