creamsicle whoopie pies

How To Make creamsicle whoopie pies

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350* and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Step 2
  Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt onto a sheet of waxed paper.
• Step 3
  In a large bowl beat together the butter, shortening, and both sugars until light and creamy about 3 min.
• Step 4
  Add the eggs and the buttermilk until combined. In a measuring cup combine the milk, baking soda and vinegar.
• Step 5
  Alternate the milk mixture, and the flour mixture when adding to the batter. Beat on low until combined.
• Step 6
  Add the vanilla and beat on med. speed about 2 min. until until completely combined.
• Step 7
  Using a cookie scoop drop about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
• Step 8
  Bake one sheet at a time for about 10 min. or until the edges are golden. Remove from oven and let cool on sheet for 5 min. Then place on wire racks to cool completely.
• Step 9
  For the filling ~ sift the confectioners sugar on to parchment paper.
• Step 10
  In a medium bowl beat together the cream cheese, and sugar on low speed until well combined.
• Step 11
  Add the orange zest, butter, vanilla and orange juice. Increase the speed to medium and beat until creamy and smooth about 4 min.
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