Chocolate Gobs (aka Whoopie Pies)
Chocolate Gobs are a delightful treat combining soft chocolate cookies with a fluffy filling. Perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 yolk egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup hot water
For the Filling:
- 1½ cups marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Step 4: Add the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Step 5: Mix in the buttermilk and hot water until fully combined.
- Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Step 7: Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each blob. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Step 8: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Step 9: In a clean bowl, beat together the marshmallow fluff, shortening, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Step 10: Turn half of the cookies upside down, spread filling on the flat side, and top with another cookie.
- Step 11: Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Gobs right away or let them sit to meld flavors.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Cooling rack
Notes
- Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder instead of regular.
- Do not skip the cooling step to prevent melting filling.