I had never heard of the biscuits till on the road travelling. Certainly not a Vic Bic. First noticed them in Gilgandra at the road house and now have one everytime I pass through there. They are a bit sickly but worth trying. How far around Aus are they known??
Anyone got any other strange items they don't always know about before getting on the road?
Sheba said
05:48 PM Jun 7, 2011
Sorry Marj. Never heard of them. Got a description ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
Firefly said
06:02 PM Jun 7, 2011
I'm with SHeba but if I can eat it, count me in.
Ma said
06:05 PM Jun 7, 2011
Wouldn't have a clue either. More info please Marj.
Happywanderer said
06:06 PM Jun 7, 2011
I googled and found a photo but can't bring it across. Check out www.makingwhoopies.net
They are two biscuits with a sweet centre (mock cream) joining them together. I saw them advertsied a lot up that way.
Firefly said
06:13 PM Jun 7, 2011
They do look interesting mate, I will keep an eye out for them this trip.
Happywanderer said
06:18 PM Jun 7, 2011
They come in different flavours and colours, some with patterns iced on the top.
Sheba said
06:28 PM Jun 7, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
They are two biscuits with a sweet centre (mock cream) joining them together.
That lets me out definitely. Can't stand Mock Cream.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Happywanderer said
07:21 PM Jun 7, 2011
www.tastespotting.com/tag/whoopie+pies
This is another site that gives dozens of photos of the variations available. I just read its not actually a mock cream. Will have to go back and find the true filling. Swiss meringue butter cream seems to be the filling. it is very sweet and a struggle for me to eat one.
Travel Bug said
07:26 PM Jun 7, 2011
I've never heard of them either Marj....but I will keep an eye out now
HeadnHome said
07:55 PM Jun 7, 2011
I'm another who hasn't heard of them?
gubby said
08:01 PM Jun 7, 2011
The only Whoopies I'd heard of were cushions that you slipped under someone as they sat down...
goinsoon said
08:06 PM Jun 7, 2011
Here Gubby, try one
gubby said
08:08 PM Jun 7, 2011
goinsoon wrote:
Here Gubby, try one
I don't think I should sit on one of them...
goinsoon said
08:16 PM Jun 7, 2011
OK try these ones then
gubby said
08:21 PM Jun 7, 2011
You've won me...
My sweet tooth is itchy...
They look delicous...
Happywanderer said
08:31 PM Jun 7, 2011
I know gubby, I nearly asked for a whoopie cushion, had to stop myself.
Theres even pumpkin and chocolate flavour ones. (together) I think they are an american import.
goinsoon said
08:32 PM Jun 7, 2011
6 tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. milk
5 tbsp. cocoa
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
Filling:
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. confectionerys' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 or 2 tbsp. milk
3/4 c. marshmallow creme
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°. Cream together shortening, sugar and cocoa. Add egg, flour, salt, baking soda, vanilla and milk. Drop onto greased baking sheet by teaspoonful. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until firm. Cool and fill with filling. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add vanilla, marshmallow and enough milk to make a fluffy filling. Beat well and spread on the flat side of one cookie; top with a second cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling. Makes about 2 dozen 2 1/2- to 3-inch sandwich cookies
Firefly said
08:39 PM Jun 7, 2011
GS, can you whip up a batch and stick a few in the CD drive and shoot em over to me mate, a few of each flavour will be fine
gubby said
09:00 PM Jun 7, 2011
Firefly wrote:
GS, can you whip up a batch and stick a few in the CD drive and shoot em over to me mate, a few of each flavour will be fine
Not too many FF remember your little red negligee..
goinsoon said
09:01 PM Jun 7, 2011
Firefly wrote:
GS, can you whip up a batch and stick a few in the CD drive and shoot em over to me mate, a few of each flavour will be fine
Tried FF but having trouble with my disc
Sheba said
09:42 PM Jun 7, 2011
I reckon Ginger ones would be good.
Cheers,
Sheba.
goinsoon said
09:45 PM Jun 7, 2011
Here Sheba
Treacle might work instead of molasses:
Makes about 30 whoopies
You need:
2 cups of APF (I guess that's sr flour)
1 t baking soda
2 t ground ginger
1 t ground nutmeg
1/4 t nutmeg
1 1/2 stick of butter, room temp.
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses, use blackstrap if you can.
1 egg, room temp.
1/2 cup sugar, you will use this as a dredge.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix together dry ingredients into bowl, set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar( except the sugar you will be using for a dredge later) until fluffy and gradually add in molasses and your egg. Beat well.
4. Gradually add in your dry mix until well incorporated.
5. Plastic wrap it and refrigerate at least 4 hours. If you really have your **** together then you can make the dough the night before you want these glorious whoopie pies and refrigerate it overnight.
6. Shape dough into 1 balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on parchment lined sheet pan. Put in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely before adding your lemon cream
Fo the lemon cream:
1 jar, about 7 oz. Marshmallow cream
1/2 pckg., about 4 oz. cream cheese, room temp.
1/4 cup butter, softened.
1 lemon, juiced and zested.
1. Mix together ingredients until well blended. Place about a T of filling on the flat side of a cookie and top with another cookie.
-- Edited by goinsoon on Tuesday 7th of June 2011 09:46:36 PM
Sheba said
10:50 PM Jun 7, 2011
Thanks for that mate. Sounds great. One thing though. Where will I find Marshmallow Cream ? Never heard of it before.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Tuesday 7th of June 2011 10:52:14 PM
Firefly said
11:08 PM Jun 7, 2011
goinsoon wrote:
Firefly wrote:
GS, can you whip up a batch and stick a few in the CD drive and shoot em over to me mate, a few of each flavour will be fine
Found a recipe for a Substitute, that is basically the same ingreds. as the original.
Marshmallow Creme Marshmallow cream is a whipped, spreadable version of puffy marshmallows used in making fudge, frostings and other confections. Equivalents 7 oz. jar, 2 1/8 cups
Substitutions For 1 cup marshmallow cream heat 16 large or 160 miniature marshmallows + 2 tsp corn syrup in the top of a double boiler.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Wednesday 8th of June 2011 12:27:13 AM
Ma said
11:00 AM Jun 8, 2011
I rather think that Firefly's preference runs more to these:
This has turned into an interesting thread. Would love to have some of the marshmallow fluff. I often buy marshmallows, a bit of chocolate, a few cherries and make up my own rocky road. Some fluff on top would finish it off, wouldn't last long. Still cant beat the favourite, Pavlova covered in whipped cream.
ChiChi1 said
12:12 PM Jun 8, 2011
Pav is also my favourate HW
Firefly said
02:25 PM Jun 8, 2011
Ma wrote:
I rather think that Firefly's preference runs more to these:
The glass in the right hand looks just like me doesn't it.
I had never heard of the biscuits till on the road travelling. Certainly not a Vic Bic. First noticed them in Gilgandra at the road house and now have one everytime I pass through there. They are a bit sickly but worth trying. How far around Aus are they known??
Anyone got any other strange items they don't always know about before getting on the road?
Sorry Marj. Never heard of them. Got a description ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
I'm with SHeba but if I can eat it, count me in.
Wouldn't have a clue either. More info please Marj.
Check out www.makingwhoopies.net
They are two biscuits with a sweet centre (mock cream) joining them together. I saw them advertsied a lot up that way.
They do look interesting mate, I will keep an eye out for them this trip.
This is another site that gives dozens of photos of the variations available. I just read its not actually a mock cream. Will have to go back and find the true filling.
Swiss meringue butter cream seems to be the filling. it is very sweet and a struggle for me to eat one.
I've never heard of them either Marj....but I will keep an eye out now
The only Whoopies I'd heard of were cushions that you slipped under someone as they sat down...
Here Gubby, try one
I don't think I should sit on one of them...
OK try these ones then
You've won me...
My sweet tooth is itchy...
They look delicous...
Theres even pumpkin and chocolate flavour ones. (together)
I think they are an american import.
Preparation:
GS, can you whip up a batch and stick a few in the CD drive and shoot em over to me mate, a few of each flavour will be fine
Not too many FF remember your little red negligee..
Tried FF but having trouble with my disc
I reckon Ginger ones would be good.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Here Sheba
Treacle might work instead of molasses:
Makes about 30 whoopies
You need:
2 cups of APF (I guess that's sr flour)
1 t baking soda
2 t ground ginger
1 t ground nutmeg
1/4 t nutmeg
1 1/2 stick of butter, room temp.
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses, use blackstrap if you can.
1 egg, room temp.
1/2 cup sugar, you will use this as a dredge.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix together dry ingredients into bowl, set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar( except the sugar you will be using for a dredge later) until fluffy and gradually add in molasses and your egg. Beat well.
4. Gradually add in your dry mix until well incorporated.
5. Plastic wrap it and refrigerate at least 4 hours. If you really have your **** together then you can make the dough the night before you want these glorious whoopie pies and refrigerate it overnight.
6. Shape dough into 1 balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on parchment lined sheet pan. Put in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely before adding your lemon cream
Fo the lemon cream:
1 jar, about 7 oz. Marshmallow cream
1/2 pckg., about 4 oz. cream cheese, room temp.
1/4 cup butter, softened.
1 lemon, juiced and zested.
1. Mix together ingredients until well blended. Place about a T of filling on the flat side of a cookie and top with another cookie.
-- Edited by goinsoon on Tuesday 7th of June 2011 09:46:36 PM
Thanks for that mate. Sounds great. One thing though. Where will I find Marshmallow Cream ? Never heard of it before.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Tuesday 7th of June 2011 10:52:14 PM
Oh no GS, is it that floppy one again.
Gubby, I shall heed your advice mate, thanks.
Here's another Website.
http://whoopiecookies.com/
And this one gives info. about Marshmallow Creme in Australia, among other tips. Apparently it's a Kraft product, which you can buy on-line.
http://www.thelonebaker.com/journal/tag/where-to-get-marshmallow-fluff-australia
Found a recipe for a Substitute, that is basically the same ingreds. as the original.
Marshmallow cream is a whipped, spreadable version of puffy marshmallows used in making fudge, frostings and other confections.
Equivalents
7 oz. jar, 2 1/8 cups
For 1 cup marshmallow cream heat 16 large or 160 miniature marshmallows + 2 tsp corn syrup in the top of a double boiler.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Wednesday 8th of June 2011 12:27:13 AM
I rather think that Firefly's preference runs more to these:
I often buy marshmallows, a bit of chocolate, a few cherries and make up my own rocky road. Some fluff on top would finish it off, wouldn't last long.
Still cant beat the favourite, Pavlova covered in whipped cream.
The glass in the right hand looks just like me doesn't it.