Looking for a recipe for Whoopie Pie filling that doesn't taste like shortening?

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emiliather

The cookie part of my recipe turned out just fine, but the filling tastes too much like the shortening it is made with. The recipe calls for shortening, powdered sugar, egg white, and vanilla. I've made butter frosting with margarine that tastes great, but I don't want a butter flavor in these cookies.

Answer
I make a modified Italian method buttercream filling (double the amount of italian meringue, take out half, beat in the butter, fold the meringue back in) for mine.
Try using marshmallow fluff or make a cooked icing (white mountain or 7 minute are good fat-free icings) or a cooked icing made with milk:

Cooked Icing

1 cup whole milk
5 T sifted flour (Wondra is great for this, no lumps)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

Measure milk into small saucepan. Add sifted flour. Cook on medium heat until thick. Cool. Cream together butter and shortening till creamy. Add salt, powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated. With mixer on slow speed, add the cooled flour mixture one tablespoon at a time. Beat on medium high for 3 - 4 minutes or until mixture has a fluffy-creamy texture.