Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are the perfect holiday treat, featuring two soft, spiced gingerbread cookies that embrace a rich cream cheese filling. With the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these delightful pies evoke cozy memories of winter gatherings. They are easy to make and can be customized with various fillings, making them a festive favorite for any celebration or simply as a sweet indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 whoopie pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream together sugar and butter until fluffy. Add molasses and eggs until well blended.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until they spring back when touched.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cookies cool completely, spread filling between two cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for extra texture. You can also substitute maple syrup for molasses for a different flavor twist. Store in an airtight container; they stay fresh at room temperature for up to three days.