Southern Moon Pie
Southern Moon Pie features a rich, chocolatey cookie crust with a creamy filling, offering a delightful combination of sweet and cocoa flavors. Perfect for nostalgic gatherings or indulgent treats, its crispy exterior and smooth interior make it a crowd-pleaser for dessert lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and white sugar.
- Add egg, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them at least 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until the cookies are firm when pressed.
- Allow the cookies to cool for at least 1 hour before filling.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1001
kcal
50% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).