Florida Orange Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

For Filling: Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks; reserve. Combine cream cheese, sugar, butter, orange zest and vanilla in mixing bowl; beat with mixer until combined. Fold in reserved whipped cream. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before using, mix gently by hand until soft.

For Whoopie Pies: Place orange juice in small saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced to one-third original volume. Remove from heat; reserve.

Combine red velvet cake mix, reduced orange juice, egg, butter, flour, orange zest and vanilla; mix with wooden spoon just until combined, being careful not to overmix. Form mixture into 24 (1 ½-inch diameter) balls; place on greased baking sheet, allowing space between for dough to spread. Bake in 350° F oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies are set, but not crispy. Remove cookies from baking sheet with wire spatula; place on wire rack to cool completely.

To assemble Whoopee Pies just before serving, spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling on flat side of 12 cookies; top with remaining cookies, flat side toward filling. Dust with powdered sugar; serve immediately.