Chocolate Moon Pie Sandwich Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the cookie sheets. In a small bowl, mix the cocoa with the boiling water. Let it cool for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup shortening and white sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and the cocoa mixture. Combine 2 2/3 cups flour with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir this into the sugar mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

3. 3

   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm.

4. 4

   To make the filling: In a small saucepan, stir together the remaining flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and refrigerate.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the vanilla and the milk mixture, and beat until fluffy. Sandwich the filling between the cookies.

• Calories 263.19 kcal Moderate
• Protein 4.32 g Low Source
• Carbs 45.4 g Moderate
• Total Fat 7.24 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 20.86 mg Moderate
• Sodium 56.23 mg Low Source
• Fiber 1.69 g Low Source
• Sugar 28.65 g High
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 53.77 mg Low Source
• Iron 3.01 mg Moderate
• Potassium 99.76 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 42.04 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 3.69 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.48 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Eggs 🥚
• Milk 🥛
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Chocolate 🍫