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Gingerbread Whoopie Pies Recipe

Delicious gingerbread whoopie pies with a creamy filling, perfect for the holidays.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Whoopie Pies

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 0.5 cup hot water

Filling

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and molasses, mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with hot water. Mix until smooth.
  5. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until set.
  6. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the filling, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat until fluffy.
  8. Spread filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Gingerbread, Holiday, Whoopie Pies
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