Whoopie Pies with Oranges

Name: Whoopie Pies with Oranges - Vera B.
Ingredients: For cookies: 300 g flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; salt; 1 level teaspoon baking powder; 6 teaspoons unsalted butter; 200 g sugar; 3 eggs; 1 level teaspoon orange essence; 100 g milk; juice from one orange and its grated zest; Wilton orange food coloring; For the cream: one box of mascarpone; 2 teaspoons candied and minced ginger; 2; 3 tablespoons orange juice

Desert - Whoopie Pies with Oranges by Vera B. - Recipia

In a large bowl, start by sifting the flour. This step is essential as aerating the flour will help achieve a finer and fluffier texture. Then add the baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix them well with a spatula or whisk so that the ingredients combine evenly and there are no lumps. Now, let's focus on the wet ingredients. In another bowl, place the sugar and add the soft butter, which should be at room temperature. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture at medium speed until it becomes creamy and homogeneous. This step is important to incorporate air into the butter and sugar, which will make the cookies fluffier and more delicious. Once the butter and sugar mixture is ready, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. This will help integrate the eggs into the mixture without curdling. In another container, combine the orange essence with the milk and orange food coloring, mixing well to achieve a uniformly colored mixture. Add this mixture to the bowl with the butter and sugar mixture, along with the flour mixture. Also, do not forget to add the freshly squeezed juice and the grated orange zest, which will add an intense and vibrant flavor. Use a spatula to mix everything, being careful not to overmix to avoid developing gluten from the flour. After obtaining a homogeneous dough, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and form small balls from the dough, placing them on the tray, leaving spaces between them to allow for expansion during baking. Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes or until the edges turn slightly golden. After removing them from the oven, let them cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, prepare the mascarpone cream. In a bowl, add the mascarpone cream and mix it with finely chopped candied ginger and orange juice. Mix well until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream that will add a spicy and fresh taste to the cookies. To assemble the dessert, take two cookies and fill the middle with the mascarpone cream, pressing gently to stick them together. Continue this process until all the cookies are filled. These delicious orange-flavored cookies with mascarpone cream are perfect to be served at a party or simply to indulge in your leisure moments. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or flavored coffee!