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Food Explorers Online: Whoopie Pies

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Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Teens
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Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 12th Grade

Program Description

Event Details

Join Food Explorers to make Whoopie Pies! These delicious thick chocolate cakey cookies are filled with a creamy marshmallow filling. 

You’ll need the following ingredients:

  • flour
  • cocoa powder
  • baking soda
  • light brown sugar
  • buttermilk
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • butter
  • powdered sugar
  • marshmallow fluff

You will also need an electric mixer.

Families of 6th-12th Grade attendees are also welcome (just register as the primary teen when signing up, though!).

Registration is required as space is limited and in order to receive Zoom Meeting Credentials. Zoom Meeting Credentials will be sent out in the reminder email approximately 24 hours before the start of the program.

About our Presenter: Founded by Registered Dietician Katie Shepherd, Food Explorers empowers children and teens to learn about food, nutrition, and healthy eating through hands-on activities, games, and child and teen friendly cooking lessons. A UConn graduate, Katie took the plunge to create Food Explorers because she knew she wanted to work with kids and teens. All Food Explorers instructors are Registered Dieticians who are passionate about providing kids and teens with knowledge about health and nutrition, empowering them to make their own healthy choices. You can find out more about Katie and Food Explorers at their website, Instagram, or Facebook page.

Food Explorers logo featuring a knife, fork, and cute fruits and vegetables in chef hats

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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