Red Velvet Moon Pies
Moon Pies were first created in 1917 and have since become a popular treat in the southern United States.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 102 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Red Velvet Moon Pies
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix until well combined.
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Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
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Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.
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In a separate bowl, mix the marshmallow creme, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
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Spread a generous amount of the marshmallow filling on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
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Repeat with the remaining cookies.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and vegetable shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
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Dip each moon pie halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on a wire rack to set.
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Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.
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Enjoy your homemade Red Velvet Moon Pies!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Total Carbohydrate 48g16%
- Sugars 32g
- 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.
