Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are the ultimate winter treat, combining soft ginger-spiced cookies with a fluffy cream filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, these delightful desserts bring warmth and nostalgia to any occasion. With their tender texture and festive aroma, each bite transports you to a winter wonderland. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these whoopie pies will become a family favorite that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup molasses (unsulfured)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by molasses.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto the baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until springy to touch.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by placing whipped cream between two cooled cookie halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chill dough for about 30 minutes before baking for better shape retention. Experiment with fillings like pumpkin spice frosting or chocolate ganache for variations. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.