Best 10 Shoofly Pie Whoopie Pies Recipes

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**Shoofly Pie Whoopie Pies: A Sweet Treat with a Twist**

Indulge in a delightful fusion of two classic desserts with the Shoofly Pie Whoopie Pies. These charming treats combine the rich, molasses-infused flavors of a Shoofly pie with the fun and whimsical shape of whoopie pies. Embark on a culinary journey that blends tradition and innovation, resulting in a sweet sensation that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the perfect balance of chewy chocolate cookies and a velvety, molasses-scented filling, topped with a generous dollop of fluffy marshmallow frosting. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating these delectable whoopie pies from scratch, along with additional variations to cater to different preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create these delightful treats that are sure to impress family and friends.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MY GRANDMA'S SHOO-FLY PIE



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Classic Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. Grandma's loving attention not included!

Provided by D. Stultz

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 cup molasses
¾ cup hot water
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • To Make Bottom Layer: In a medium bowl combine molasses, hot water, and baking soda. Stir well. Whisk in beaten egg. Pour mixture into pie shell.
  • To Make Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl combine flour and brown sugar. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle on top of molasses layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake an additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.4 calories, Carbohydrate 83.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 253 mg, Sugar 50.2 g

WHOOPIE PIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h7m

Yield 16 Whoopie Pies

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups sugar
1 cup butter
4 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
Filling, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, or preheat a convection oven to 315 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, and eggs together until well combined. Add the oil and vanilla and beat again.
  • In a separate bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. Add half of the dry mixture to the egg mixture and beat or stir to blend. Add 1 1/2 cups milk and beat again. Add the remaining dry mixture and beat until incorporated. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk and beat until blended.
  • With a large spoon, scoop out 32 circles of batter onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • Spread filling onto 16 circles and place remaining circles on top, to make 16 Whoopie Pies.
  • 1 1/2 cups shortening
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups marshmallow topping
  • Dash salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine all ingredients except the milk and beat well. Add just enough milk to achieve a creamy consistency. Spread filling across cooled cookie circles.

SHOOFLY PIE WHOOPIE PIES



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I came up with this idea & wanted to try them for the Holidays! They came out better than I HOPED!

Provided by judy eckman

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 c sugar
2 c shortening
2 c molasses
4 eggs
8 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp salt
4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp vanilla extract
INGREDIENTS FOR SHOOFLY PIE GOO
1 c flour
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Tbsp shortening
1/4 tsp salt
1 c molasses
1 egg
1 tsp baking soda
1 c hot water
1 tsp vanilla extract
INGREDIENTS FOR WHITE FLUFFY FILLING
2 egg whites
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
4 Tbsp flour
4 Tbsp milk
4 - 6 c powdered sugar
2 dash(es) salt

Steps:

  • 1. For Cookie Part: Beat shortening fluffy. Add sugar & beat. Add eggs & vanilla beat. Add molasses & beat. Sift all dry together & slowly adding a bit at a time beat dry into shortening batter. Chill dough
  • 2. Roll dough into balls the size of walnuts. Dip in an egg wash of 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water. Dip every other dough ball into the crumb topping that I will give directions for later in the recipe.Place cookie balls on sheet with egg washed & dipped sides facing up.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until puffed up & lightly brown ! Remove from sheets & let cool completely before filling
  • 4. To make Shoofly Pie Goo : Mix the flour, brown sugar, shortening & salt together cutting it in for a crumb mixture , use a fork or pastry cutter. Remove 3/4 Cup & set this aside for your crumb topping to dip the cookie dough balls. Now take remaining crumbs mix & put into a deep saucepan, add the one egg beaten, the molasses & vanilla. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Stir into the mixture in the saucepan. Whisk & cook over medium heat whisking the entire time. This will look like foamy coffee, keep stirring, MAGIC HAPPENS & SUDDENLY you will have a nice thick bubbly molasses goo ! Stir until all is thick & no longer watery. Remove from heat & chill. This will be the gooey bottom in the center of your whoopie pies.
  • 5. White Fluffy Filling : Cream egg whites, vanilla, flour,salt, milk & 2 cups of the powdered sugar. Beat well. Add 2 cups more of the powdered sugar & the shortening & beat until fluffy. If you want this a little stiffer add more powdered sugar. If it gets to stiff just add a little more milk. This never fails & everyone likes their filling a different texture. In Whoopie Pies there is NO WRONG ! Play with it until you get it the way you like! Chill
  • 6. Now take a cookie half that does not have crumbs, this is the bottom half of your whoopie pie. Smear about 1 & 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of the goo on the flat side of the cookie. Now take the cookie half that has crumbs ( this will be the top half of your whoopie pies.) Smear the flat side with a dollop of the Fluffy white filling. Place the Whoopie Pie halves together. You now have one big fat DELICIOUS Shoofly Whoopie Pie! Continue until all are filled. Store in an airtight container with wax paper between the layers. Refrigerate or freeze. Thaw before serving ! This makes about 44 Whoopie Pies! ENJOY this is my very own recipe . Check it out on my Recipe Blog at : http://recipesforjudysfoodies.blogspot.com/

SHOOFLY PIE



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The Pennsylvania Dutch are responsible for this gooey molasses pie, made easily from pantry ingredients to satisfy a sweet tooth any time of the year. I grew up in this area of Pennsylvania, eating slices for breakfast (on the sly) or as an after-school snack at one of the local bakeries. The deep, slightly bitter molasses flavor coupled with a sandy topping sends me back to simpler times.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 9h5m

Yield One 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 9-inch store-bought frozen pie crust dough, defrosted
3/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup hot water
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • For the pie: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Unroll the pie dough and fit into a 9-inch glass pie plate. Trim the edges if necessary and crimp. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Combine the molasses, flour and egg in a bowl. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water and stir into the molasses. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
  • For the topping: Mix together the flour, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Rub the butter into the flour until crumbly; the mixture will be like sand. Sprinkle over the pie filling. Bake until the filling is set and the edges of the crust are browned, about 50 minutes. Let cool completely or up to overnight before cutting. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

SHOOFLY PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Pulse the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add about one-third of the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like cornmeal. Add the remaining butter and pulse 3 times, or until the mixture looks like coarse meal with pea-size bits of butter. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons ice water and the vinegar and pulse 3 or 4 times, just until combined (do not let the dough come together into a ball). Pinch the dough between your fingers; if it doesn't hold together, add up to 2 more tablespoons ice water, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, pulsing. Turn out onto a sheet of plastic wrap and pat the dough into a disk; wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • Roll out the dough into an 11-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp the edges with your fingers. Refrigerate the crust 1 hour.
  • Place a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Make the filling: Whisk the flour, brown sugar and butter in a large heatproof bowl; set aside 2/3 cup of the mixture for topping. Whisk the egg, molasses and baking soda into the remaining brown sugar mixture, then whisk in 3/4 cup boiling water until smooth.
  • Pour the filling into the chilled crust. Sprinkle the reserved brown sugar mixture on top. Carefully transfer the pie plate to the hot baking sheet and bake 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking until the crust is golden and the filling is firm, 40 to 45 more minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool; serve warm or at room temperature.

WHOOPIE PIES



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"These soft, moist little treats have been a favorite of mine for many years," relates Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond, Alberta. "They're deliciously different."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 cup buttermilk
FILLING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups marshmallow creme
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. , Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until fluffy. Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED WHOOPIE PIES



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Who can resist soft chocolate sandwich cookies filled with a layer of fluffy white frosting? Mom has made these for years. They're a treat that never lasts very long with me and my two brothers around. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
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
FILLING:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water. Cool for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and cocoa mixture. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition , To form each cookie, drop 2 tablespoons 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until firm to the touch, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For filling, in a small saucepan, combine flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and refrigerate until completely cool. , In a small bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add milk mixture; beat until fluffy, about 7 minutes. Spread filling on half the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SHOOFLY PIE



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Shoofly pie is often thought of as the cake baked in a pie shell, or so wrote Jean Hewitt, The New York Times food writer who offered this recipe in the paper in 1965. This pie was served at a Pennsylvania Dutch luncheon hosted by the International Cuisine Group of the College Woman's Club of Westfield, N.J., in the spring of that year. One of the organizers dug up the recipe from her mother's "Housekeeper's Scrap Book, 1896." There were four versions of the pie in the book; this was the one marked: "We like this one better."

Provided by Sara Bonisteel

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
3/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 single crust pie pastry (see recipe), rolled flat and placed in a 9-inch pie plate

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Make the crumb topping: Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together in a bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until the consistency resembles cornmeal.
  • Combine molasses, water and baking soda and pour into pastry shell. Spoon the crumb mixture evenly over the top. Bake 15 minutes, lower the heat to 350 degrees and bake 20 minutes longer, or until set and firm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 440, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 249 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TRADITIONAL SHOOFLY PIE



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It's gooey sweet and unadorned by a top crust. What better invitation to come join the party does a hungry insect need? It should be called "molasses pie," but it's whimsically named shoofly because its "open" structure lures flies that must be shooed away. Shoofly Pie is thought to be a Pennsylvania Dutch creation, and may be a direct descendant of "Centennial Cake" introduced at the first World's Fair -- the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition.

Provided by Robert Manning

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup warm water
1 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Place pie crusts in 9 inch pie pans. Chill the crusts approximately 1 hour before use.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the baking soda and warm water. Mix in the molasses and stir until foamy. Transfer the mixture to the pie crusts.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar and baking soda. Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour mixture until very fine crumbs have formed. Sprinkle the crumbs over the molasses mixture in the pie crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking 35 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and the filling has set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 263.2 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

SHOOFLY PIE



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My grandmother made the best shoofly pie in the tradition of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Shoofly pie is to the Pennsylvania Dutch as pecan pie is to a Southerner. -Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Dough for single-crust pie
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
1 large egg yolk, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • On a floured surface, roll dough to fit a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim and flute edge. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°. For filling, mix brown sugar, molasses, egg, flour and baking soda. Gradually stir in boiling water; cool completely., Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack 15 minutes. Remove foil and pie weights; brush crust with egg yolk. Bake 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In another bowl, whisk together first four topping ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add filling to crust; sprinkle with topping. Cover edge of pie with foil., Bake until filling is set and golden brown, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your whoopie pies. Make sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the whoopie pies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the whoopie pies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the whoopie pies at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking whoopie pies is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the whoopie pies will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the whoopie pies will take too long to bake and they will be dry.
  • Let the whoopie pies cool completely before filling them: This will help to prevent the filling from melting and making the whoopie pies messy.
  • Be creative with your fillings: You can use any type of filling you like in your whoopie pies. Some popular options include chocolate ganache, peanut butter frosting, and cream cheese frosting.

Conclusion:

Shoofly pie whoopie pies are a delicious and fun treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create a variety of different flavor combinations that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these whoopie pies a try!

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