Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

ByElina

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
  • FILLING:
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Dash salt
  • 3/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk the next 6 ingredients; beat into creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets; flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake 10-11 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • For filling, combine flour and salt in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, until completely cooled.
  • In another bowl, beat shortening, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add chilled milk mixture; beat until light and fluffy, about 7 minutes. Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich cookie: 344 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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Pineapples are among the best superfoods that are widely sought after due to their high nutritional value. This tropical and exotic fruit has its fair share of health benefits. They contain anti-inflammatory properties and are rich in fiber content which helps to improve digestion. Additionally, pineapple is a rich source of Vitamin C which is essential in boosting our body’s immune system.

Whereas pineapples can be consumed in different ways, drinking pineapple infused water will be more beneficial to your health. Health specialists recommend that pineapple water should be every day in the morning, before taking anything else, which will help to energize your body and to enhance your moods.

Health benefits of pineapple water.

Improves digestion

Bromelain enzyme, abundant in pineapple water, greatly helps to improve digestion and acts as a catalyst in the liver by assisting it to synthesize proteins and vitamins. This enzyme also helps the liver to get rid of toxins and to cleanse the intestines.

Weight loss

Pineapple water contains potential diuretic effects that help to regulate the amount of fluid in your tissues in addition to boosting your metabolism, therefore, facilitating weight loss.

Boosts the function of the thyroid gland
Pineapple water is high in bromelain, iodine and other essential minerals which enhance the functioning of thyroid glands. Bromelain, in particular, protects you from various autoimmune diseases that can result from the malfunctioning of thyroid glands. In addition, taking pineapple water more often reduces the risk of developing any thyroid disorders.

Reduces inflammation

Bromelain has anti-inflammatory properties that are crucial for combating inflammation and flushing out toxins from body tissues and organs. For this reason, pineapple water is recommended for people suffering from sport-related injuries and arthritis as it controls the inflammation.

Essential for strong teeth and gums

The essential minerals contained in this drink such as calcium plays a major role in boosting the health of your bones and teeth.

Removes intestinal parasites

According to recent research, pineapple water is effective at eliminating intestinal parasites and other infections. Do you constantly suffer from intestinal parasites and worms? Worry no more. Take this drink for 3 consecutive days and you will regain your health back.

Cataract prevention

Cataracts are responsible for causing cloudiness of the eye lens that impairs vision. Vitamin C contained in this magical drink will, however, play a major role in protecting your vision. Additionally, pineapple water is rich in beta-carotene properties that enhance the eyesight. If you wish to prevent the risk of age-related vision problems then taking at least 3 pineapple servings in a day is enough to do the trick.

Anticancer agents

Research has proved that bromelain is a potential anti-cancer agent. In fact, bromelain is said to be more powerful than 5 fluorouracil (a popular drug used in cancer treatment).

Reduces fatigue

If you are fatigued, probably from a long day at work, then all you need is a glass of pineapple water. This drink contains potassium that helps to balance the electrolyte levels in your body, therefore, helping you do away with fatigue.