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Include the “little chefs” with an updated family favorite Cherry Whoopie Pies that everyone will want to help prepare.
- 1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries
- 1 pkg. (18-1/4 oz.) red velvet cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp. almond extract
Filling:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow cream
- 1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained and
chopped
Cut 22 cherries in half (save remaining cherries for another use). In
a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and extract; beat on low
speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Drop by
tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Top each with a
cherry half. Bake at 350? for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool
for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Filling: Mix butter and cream cheese until smooth; fold in marshmallow cream; fold in cherries. Spread filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store n the refrigerator. Makes about 2 dozen
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