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Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies: A Cozy Holiday Delight

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies combine cake-like cookies with cream cheese frosting for a festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 13 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger enhances flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Dark corn syrup can substitute
  • 1/4 cup Crystallized Ginger Optional for less spiciness
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg can be used for vegan
  • 1/3 cup Buttermilk Regular milk with vinegar or lemon juice as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Dairy-free cream cheese can substitute
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for Dusting Optional for presentation

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spoon
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
  1. Prepare the dough by whisking together the dry ingredients and mixing the wet components. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Shape the cookies into balls and arrange them on the baking sheets.
  4. Bake the cookies for 11 to 13 minutes, then cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. Make the cream cheese frosting by beating the butter and sugar, then adding cream cheese and salt.
  6. Assemble the whoopie pies with frosting between two cookies and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Gingerbread Whoopie Pies not only taste delicious but also evoke cozy holiday memories, making them perfect for gatherings.

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