Description
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are the ultimate festive indulgence, combining soft, spiced cookies with a luscious cream cheese filling. Each bite bursts with flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, evoking the warmth of the holiday season. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these delightful treats are simple enough for novice bakers to create and share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat 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 a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time; then mix in molasses and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet mixture; do not overmix.
- Drop batter by tablespoon on prepared sheets about 2 inches apart; bake for 10-12 minutes until they spring back when touched.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before preparing the filling.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Spread or pipe the filling between two cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg