Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are the ultimate festive treat, combining soft, spiced gingerbread cookies with a creamy, luscious filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings, these delightful desserts will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to make and beautifully customizable, they embody the warm spirit of the season in every bite. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistibly delicious whoopie pies!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Yield: 12 servings.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter, molasses, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dollops onto prepared sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly firm but soft when touched. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, whip together softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Spread filling between two cooled cookies to assemble whoopie pies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg