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Delicious Gingerbread Whoopie Pies to Delight Your Tastebuds

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and molasses to the butter-sugar mixture until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • While the cookies cool, prepare the filling by beating the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
  • Once the whoopie pies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another.
  • Press down gently and enjoy your gingerbread whoopie pies!