Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are spicy-sweet, soft, and oh-so-festive. They’re just the treat to elevate your holiday baking game!
Servings: 12 pies
Calories: 76kcal
Cost: $4.88
Equipment
- baking sheets
- Measuring cups and spoons
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- handheld mixer
- cookie scoop
- wire rack
Ingredients
FOR THE COOKIES:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup hot water not boiling
- 1 large egg
FOR ROLLING:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
FOR THE FILLING:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
MAKE COOKIES:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy about 3 minutes.
- Beat in molasses, egg and hot water until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix well after each addition.
- Cover and chill the batter for at least 3 hours or up to 2 days.
PREP BAKING SHEET:
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
PREP OVEN:
- Move oven rack to the middle position.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
FORM COOKIES:
- Divide batter using a 2 tablespoon cookie dough scoop.
- Roll in granulated sugar and place them on the prepared cookie sheets 3 inches apart.
- Bake one cookie sheet at a time for 10-14 minutes or until set.
- Repeat with the second baking sheet and batter.
COOL:
- Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, remove to cooling wire rack, cool completely, about 1 hour.
MAKE FILLING:
- Beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla in a medium bowl with a handheld mixer until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and spices.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
ASSEMBLE:
- Spread filling on the flat side of one cookie.
- Top with a cookie to form a sandwich.
Notes
SERVE AND STORE:
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1whoopie pie | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg