Chocolate Moon Pie Sandwich Cookies
Chocolate Moon Pie Sandwich Cookies feature tender, cake-like chocolate rounds with a creamy vanilla filling that melts on the tongue. The contrast of deep cocoa flavor and fluffy sweetness makes them special, perfect for bake sales, lunchbox treats, or a nostalgic dessert after dinner. They’re reminiscent of classic whoopie pies with a soft bite and rich, homey charm.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chocolate Moon Pie Sandwich Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 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
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
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm.
- 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
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 239.47 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 4.68 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 51.6 g 19%
- Total Fat 1.78 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.43 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.22 g High --
- Cholesterol 27.53 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 36.51 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.35 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 34.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.71 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 120.17 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 17.86 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Chocolate Moon Pie Sandwich Cookies is made with 13 ingredients and serves 18. It takes about 32 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Bottled Water. Each serving provides about 239.47 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chocolate Moon Pie Sandwich Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Bottled Water, Buttermilk. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chocolate Moon Pie Sandwich Cookies?
- About 32 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 239.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chocolate Moon Pie Sandwich Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chocolate Moon Pie Sandwich Cookies healthy?
- Chocolate Moon Pie Sandwich Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 239.47 calories and 4.68 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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