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Moon Pies

SUBMITTED BY: RSLEE2000

"Cream filled chocolate sandwiches!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe average a 2.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  32 Min
Original recipe yield 1 1/2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
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  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2006 by RECHABITE
while baking the batter from a different moon pie recipe, i suddenly realized that i didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by Jenn in New England
Maybe others will have a better result. For me, I found it difficult to follow the directions,... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Moon Pies

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 325

  • Total Fat: 15.6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Total Carbs: 43.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
  • Protein: 3.8g

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