Description
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are festive, soft cookie sandwiches that bring warmth and joy to any holiday gathering. These delightful treats combine spiced gingerbread cakes with a creamy filling, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Each bite offers a taste of nostalgia, making them ideal for cozy evenings or festive celebrations. Enjoy them fresh or save some for later; either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Filling: 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter with brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg, molasses, and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just mixed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until springy.
- Cool on wire racks; beat cream cheese and butter together for the filling and mix in powdered sugar.
- Assemble pies by spreading filling between two cake halves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg