WHOOPIE COOKIES

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I don't always have time to make whoopie pies from scratch, so I tweaked a cake mix recipe to create these. Try a bit of peanut butter in the filling, too. Whoopee for saving time! -Nundi Harris, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
4 ounces cream cheese, softened

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cake mix and butter until well combined. Beat in eggs. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until tops are cracked. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat marshmallow creme and cream cheese until blended (do not overbeat). Spread filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies. Chill for 1-2 hours or until filling is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.