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Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

Soft gingerbread cake cookies sandwiched with a creamy vanilla filling, perfect for festive winter desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 whoopie pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Gingerbread Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp cloves
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk
Cream Filling
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla and mix well.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  6. Scoop batter onto baking sheets.
  7. Bake until set and springy.
  8. Cool completely.
  9. Beat filling ingredients until smooth.
  10. Sandwich cookies with filling.

Notes

Store assembled whoopie pies refrigerated for best freshness.