Whoopie Pies

Please excuse me, but the only thing I can say about these whoopie pies is omnomnomnomnom!  Oh my gosh, they are soft, cakey and utterly delicious.  They are soooo worth making and the recipe makes plenty, so share some and make some friends!  They are easy and wonderful.  Very satisfying.  Make them.  Now.

Whoopie Pies

by Ruth Ann Stelfox from Taste of Home Best Loved Cookies and Bars 2009

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

4 cups flour

3/4 cup baking cocoa

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup water

1 cup buttermilk

Filling:

2 cups powdered sugar

2 cups marshmallow creme

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.  Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and buttermilk, beating well after each addition.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.  Bake at 375 for 5-7 minutes or until set.  Remove to wire racks to cool.

In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until fluffy.  Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.