Soft chocolate sandwich cookies with a fluffy marshmallow creme filling.

Whoopie Pies

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

3/4 cup milk

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract - divided use

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

1/4 cup marshmallow creme

1 cup sifted powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, sugar and cocoa; add milk and oil and beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended. Add egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla and blend well.
3. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
4. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
5. Beat butter, marshmallow creme and vanilla together in a small bowl; gradually add powdered sugar and blend well.
6. Spread flat side of half the cookies with the filling. Top with remaining cookies, placing cookies flat-side down.

Makes about 1 1/2 dozen.