Peppermint Whoopie Pies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 5 to 6 teaspoons milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 6 drops red food color, if desired
• Crushed candy canes or other candies, if desired