Whoopie Pies with Mint Filling and Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup nonhydrogenated solid vegetable shortening or unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ¹/₈ teaspoons baking powder
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• + 12 more ingredients
• • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 10 tablespoons nonhydrogenated solid vegetable shortening or unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Medium-size star pastry tip
  • Pastry bag or resealable plastic bag
  • ½ cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 4 drops green food coloring
  • ¼ cup egg whites
  • 35 tablespoons powdered sugar

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat shortening, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla in large bowl until well blended, about 2 m...

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