Lemon Whoopie Pies
Whoopie pies are believed to have originated in the United States and are often associated with the Amish community.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.
Lemon Whoopie Pies
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a separate bowl, prepare the filling by creaming together the softened butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Spread a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
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Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
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Allow the whoopie pies to rest for 30 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 33g11%
- Sugars 22g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
