Maple Whoopie Pies

Instructions

Make the Cakes

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cream together shortening, sugar and eggs.
3. Combine milk, maple syrup, and vanilla in a large measuring cup.
4. Combine dry ingredients and toss to mix.
5. Add the maple syrup mixture and the dry ingredients alternately and mix until fully incorporated.
6. Drop large spoonful's on lightly greased baking sheets or use parchment paper.
7. Bake 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes and cool on a rack before frosting.
8. Generously frost one cake and top it with another.
9. Store in the fridge and enjoy!

Make the Filling

1. Combine all filling ingredients and mix thorougly (easiest to do with a stand mixer and the paddle attachment, or an electric hand mixer).
2. Generously frost one cake and top it with another to sandwich them. Continue until all whoopie pies have been assembled.
3. Store in a covered container or with plastic wrap in the fridge.