Zucchini Whoopie Pies Posted by bizimouse 6/25/01 5:04:32 pm 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1 egg 1 cup grated zucchini 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon milk 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup Marshmallow Creme Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, cloves, nuts and salt; set aside. In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, zucchini, milk and vanilla extract; mix well. Stir in flour mixture until just mixed. Drop by tablespoonsful, 2 inches apart, onto nonstick baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or lightly browned. Cool. Filling: beat shortening, vanilla extract, milk, powdered sugar and Marshmallow Creme. Spread onto one cookie and top with another. About 2 dozen.