Mmm mmmm!

Peppermint Whoopie Pies...its a beautiful thing! :) Here are the treats I made for Christmas, and let me tell you, they are D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S

Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes/per batch
Yield: 18-21 large pies or 33-38 medium (I would cut this in 1/4 unless you are making for a big batch of people!)

For Cookies-

Ingredients:
3 c. sugar
1 c. unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs, room temp.
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 tbs vanilla
6.5 cups of all-purpose flour
2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder (I used dark cocoa)
1.5 tbs baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 c. milk (I used whole)

Directions:

Preheat Oven to 350. Lightly grease baking pans.

Cream butter and sugar for 3-5 minutes (paddle mixer reccomended). Add eggs, beating each well. Add vegetable oil and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients. With mixer on low, gradually add a little milk and a little dry mix until fully mixed and smooth.

Using an icecream scoop, place batter of baking sheet 2" apart and bake for 12 minutes. Transfer to cooling racks and wait until completely cooled to add filling.


For Filling-

Ingredients:
1.5 c. butter
1.5 c. vegetable oil (or shortening)
9 c. powdered sugar
4 c. marshmallow cream
4 tbs. milk
1 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb hard peppermint candies

Directions:
Combine and beat first 7 ingredients until fluffy.

Crush unwrapped peppermint candies in a plastic bag with a hammer or meat tenderizer. Sift peppermint candy dust into filling and place large pieces aside for garnish.

Assembly:

Smooth Filling between two cookies and roll in peppermint pieces for garnish.

Enjoy!!!!!!