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…

Gingerbread cookies  are not my favorite. Shhh please don’t tell them! 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.

More Gingerbread Treats

Gingerbread Loaf Cake

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cupcakes

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!

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 Whoopie Pies

Calories: 785kcal

Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

• ▢ ½ Cup Butter Softened
• ▢ ⅔ Cup Brown Sugar Packed
• ▢ 1 Egg
• ▢ 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
• ▢ ¼ Cup Molasses
• ▢ 2 ¼ Cups All Purpose Flour
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon Ginger Ground
• ▢ 1 ½ Teaspoons Cinnamon Ground
• ▢ 1 ¼ 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

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Instructions

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 785kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 1359IU | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3mg

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Gingerbread Whoopie Pies adapted via James Beard

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies Shopping Tips:

1. Add one tablespoon of vinegar to 1 cup of milk to make buttermilk at home.
2. A squeeze of lemon or a shot of eggnog would make this cream cheese frosting extra special.

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