Moon pie
Take your taste buds to the moon with this dessert!
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
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.
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. 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.
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.
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