Homemade Moon Pies
Enjoy delightful homemade moon pies made with soft graham cracker cookies, marshmallow fluff, and rich chocolate coating. Perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself!
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup Butter Softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
For the Filling and Coating
- 1 cup Marshmallow fluff For sandwich filling
- 2 cups Chocolate coating Melt according to package instructions
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until the dough is smooth.
Baking
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet with space between each.
- Gently flatten the balls with your hand.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
Assembly
- Once cooled, spread marshmallow fluff between two cookies to create a sandwich.
- Melt chocolate coating according to package instructions and dip each sandwich into the chocolate until fully coated.
- Set the chocolate-coated moon pies on parchment paper to cool and harden.
Serving
- Enjoy your homemade moon pies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Notes
Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. They stay fresh for about a week at room temperature or can be frozen for up to three months. Allow to thaw at room temperature before eating.