Southern Moon Pies

Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

Recipe View To Make Cookie Crusts: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. (10 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet by rounded tablespoonfuls, leaving at least 3 inches between each cookie. The dough will spread during baking. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are firm to the touch. (8 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (60 minutes)

Recipe View To Make Marshmallow Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and marshmallow creme. Mix until light and fluffy. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Assemble pies by spreading 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls of marshmallow filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, flat side down, to create a sandwich. Gently press the cookies together to evenly distribute the filling. (15 minutes)