"Whoopie pies are considered a New England phenomenon and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition. Whoopie Pies have also been known as a "gobs." in Western Pennsylvania (see Gob History below)...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
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1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup milk Whoopie Pie Filling (see recipe below)