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Learn how to make a classic chocolate gob (whoopie pie), a cake-like cookie sandwich that is commonly eaten in homes across Pennsylvania.

Whether you call them gobs or whoopie pies, these sweets are a deeply rooted Pennsylvania tradition. From classic chocolate to inventive flavors like cherry chip and creamsicle, the annual Gob Fest in Johnstown celebrated more than just sugar; it highlighted a shared family legacy and a resilient community spirit that continues to fill the mall with sweet memories The Johnstown Galleria hosted its annual Gob Fest on Jan. 31 where vendors sold thousands of gobs, a western Pennsylvania cake-like sandwich dessert.