Black Raspberry Oatmeal Whoopie Pie

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Bell-View’s Taste the Fruit 1st Preserves is perfect for your morning toast but did you know that it could also be used for baking? We’ve taken and adapted this recipe to make a decadent dessert that’s dangerous to keep around your house for too long! It’s sure to satisfy your sugar cravings!

Ingredients:

  • 2 c. Brown Sugar

  • 1/2 c. Butter, Softened

  • 1/4 c. Shortening (Crisco)

  • 2 whole Eggs

  • 1/2 tsp. Salt

  • 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

  • 1 tsp. Baking Powder

  • 3 tbsp. Boiling Water

  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda

  • 2 1/2 c. Flour

  • 2 c. Quick Oats

    Filling:

  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar 

  • 1 cup Butter 

  • 2-3 teaspoons Vanilla

  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Cream brown sugar, butter, and shortening. Add eggs and mix. Add salt, cinnamon, and baking powder and mix. Mix baking soda and boiling water, then add to the bowl and mix. Add flour and oatmeal and mix well. 

  3.  Scoop dough onto parchment-lined cookie sheets so that you have rounded heaping teaspoons. Bake for 10 minutes, being careful not to burn. Remove from oven, transfer to a cooling rack, and let the cookies cool completely.

Filling:

  1. Mix softened butter and vanilla together until creamy.

  2. Fold in powdered sugar on low until well incorporated.

  3. Once powdered sugar is mixed entirely, add in the Seedless Black Raspberry Preserves. 

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