Whoopie Pies (Gobs)

Name: Whoopie Pies (Gobs)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; ¼ cup shortening (I use Crisco); 1 large egg (lightly beaten); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup buttermilk¹ ((see notes for substitute)); 2 cups all-purpose (plain flour); ¼ cup cocoa powder²; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup very hot or boiling water; 1 cup whole milk; 5 Tablespoons all-purpose (plain flour); ¾ cup unsalted butter; 2 Tablespoons shortening; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:10min

Maybe you know them as "Gobs" (especially if you hail from PA) or maybe you know them as "Whoopie Pies". Whatever you call them, these classic desserts are absolutely irresistible! They consist of two cakey chocolate cookies sandwiched around an old-fashioned vanilla filling. This is my grandmother's recipe.

Updated at: Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:55 GMT