Description
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are the ultimate holiday treat, combining soft, cake-like cookies with a rich cream cheese filling. The warm spices of ginger and cinnamon create an irresistible flavor that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home, these whoopie pies are sure to become a favorite. Easy to make and beautiful on dessert tables, they are just as delicious fresh as they are after a day of resting. Indulge in these delightful desserts that bring warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by molasses; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Assemble the pies by spreading filling on half of the cooled cookies and sandwiching them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg