Description
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are the perfect festive treat that combines soft, spiced cookies with a rich cream cheese frosting. These delightful desserts fill your kitchen with the warm aromas of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, creating a cozy atmosphere for gatherings or quiet nights at home. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, these whoopie pies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Perfect for holiday celebrations or as a sweet gift, they’re a must-try this season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Cool on racks; prepare cream cheese frosting by mixing cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread frosting on one cookie half and sandwich with another.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg