Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies: Pillowy brown sugar and spice whoopie pies sandwiched between a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. These are perfect if you like the flavor of gingerbread without the crunch!
I have a confession to make…
I don’t really like gingerbread cookies. Don’t get wrong, they are ADORABLE. I’ll happily attempt to make gingerbread houses or trains. I also have a rather extensive collection of gingerbread decorations.
But, crunchy cookies and I are not really friends. When I eat a cookie, I like it to be something I can really sink my teeth in to.
These Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are amazing! They are a cakey cookie full of gingerbread flavor. They all moist, tender, and literally melt in your mouth! This recipe only makes 8 whoopie pies, so you may want to consider doubling it for the holidays!
They are such a festive treat. Consider making these version too for the summer, 4th of July, Christmas/Valentines day, or just everyday.
- For the Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
- ½ Cup Butter, Softened
- ⅔ Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1 Egg
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- ¼ Cup Molasses
- 2¼ Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger, Ground
- 1½ Teaspoons Cinnamon Ground
- 1¼ Teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon, Nutmeg ,Ground
- ½ Teaspoon Cloves, Ground
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 12 Ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
- ½ Cup Butter ,Softened
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla
- For the Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheet, or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Stir in egg, vanilla, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add flour a little at a time. Alternate with buttermilk as needed.
- Drop batter by ¼ cup onto prepared baking sheets. You should have 16 total cakes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a large bowl,cream butter and cream cheese. Stir in vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar a little at a time until just combined.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto half of the whoopie pies. Top with remaining halves.
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies adapted via James Beard
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies Shopping Tips:
- Add one tablespoon of vinegar to 1 cup of milk to make buttermilk at home.
- A squeeze of lemon or a shot of eggnog would make this cream cheese frosting extra special.
Craving more?
Gingerbread Recipes From Blogs I Heart:
Gingerbread Macarons via The Domestic Rebel
Gingerbread Cake with Snowy Trees
Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookie Cups via Life Love Sugar
What do you think of these gingerbread whoopie pies?
I completely agree with you!!! No hard, crunchy cookies. I definitely need to make these cookies! So soft and pillowy! Yum!
HIGH 5! 🙂