Zucchini Whoopie Pies
Having kids visit in the summer can be as refreshing as the pool itelf. I have been thinking that I am overrun with zucchini and my friend Heather’s kids are going to be coming for a swim and will definitely need some type of treat. At first I was going to make some zucchini cookies but decided on trying something new, filling them with a filling, turning them into whoopie pies. If you have never had a whoopie pie, then these are the ones to try since zucchini just about fills any zucchini gardener’s home in August. I love pumpkin whoopie pies in the fall and really enjoy the basic chocolate ones, but these were a little different, yet still a hit! I halved the recipe and it worked out quite well. (Trying to shed a couple gained pounds so I don’t need any of these gems in my house.)
Zucchini Whoopie Pies
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 large egg
1 cup grated zucchini-squeezed
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1. Mix shortening and sugar. Add in egg. Mix.
2. Add in dry ingredients and stir.
3. Blend in the zucchini and vanilla.
Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350* for about 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
Cool and fill with cream cheese filling.
Filling:
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 1/4 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Scant 1/4 teaspoon salt
Beat all ingredients together until light and fluffy.
These look like the whoopie pies they sell at the Farmer’s market! They look delicious.
What a creative recipe! I’ve made carrot cake cookies with icing in the middle but never thought of using zucchini! Great recipe!
So creative! Ive done whoppie pies with different cookies but not zucchini! Yum!!
Thanks for your comments. These were so good, I had to get rid of the temptation and send them home with my guests! I would like to make a fluffier cream chesse filling so I am still working on these! Check back for an update!