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.

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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!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 Whoopie Pies

Author: Krystle

Ingredients

• <b> For the Gingerbread Whoopie Pies </b>
• 1/2 Cup Butter Softened
• 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar Packed
• 1 Egg
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
• 1/4 Cup Molasses
• 2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Ginger Ground
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Cinnamon Ground
• 1 1/4 Teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg ,Ground
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cloves Ground
• 1 Cup Buttermilk
• <b> For the Cream Cheese Frosting </b>
• 12 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
• 1/2 Cup Butter Softened
• 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
• 2 Teaspoons Vanilla

Instructions

• <b> For the Gingerbread Whoopie Pies </b>
• 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 1/4 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.
• <b> For the Cream Cheese Frosting </b>
• 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:

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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What do you think of these gingerbread whoopie pies?