CHOCOLATE DREAM WHOOPIE PIES

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Chocolate lovers will find these cute triple-chocolate goodies irresistible. Two luscious cookies, a yummy mousse-like filling and mini semisweet chips: mmmmmm.-Jill Papke, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
2/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
GARNISH:
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes (mixture will be sticky)., Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour., In a large bowl, beat the shortening and butter until fluffy. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla., Spread chocolate filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies, about 2 tablespoons on each; top with remaining cookies. Roll sides in miniature chocolate chips for garnish. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 37g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.