"An old fashioned recipe for gobs (also known as whoopie pies!). This is a classic old fashioned recipe, no marshmallow fluff! Recipe includes a how-to video..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup sugar (200g)
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¼ cup shortening (I use Crisco)
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1 large egg (lightly beaten)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup buttermilk¹ (120ml (see notes for substitute))
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2 cups all-purpose (plain flour (250g))
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1/4 cup cocoa powder² (50g)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup very hot or boiling water (120ml)
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1 cup whole milk (236ml)
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5 Tablespoons all-purpose (plain flour)
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3/4 cup unsalted butter (170g)
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2 Tablespoons shortening
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup powdered sugar (125g)