Gingerbread whoopie pies –Who doesn’t love a sweet treat during the holiday season? Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are a delightful fusion of soft, spiced gingerbread cookies and creamy filling. These treats not only look festive but also taste amazing, making them perfect for sharing with family and friends. Let’s dive right into making these delicious pies!
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
These Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are sure to be a hit at any gathering. The rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses come together beautifully in this easy-to-follow recipe. So grab your ingredients and let’s start baking!
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing until well-combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm and the centers are slightly soft. Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the cream filling. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of cream filling on the flat side of one cookie and top it with another cookie to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
- Enjoy your homemade Gingerbread Whoopie Pies! Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
These wonderful treats will definitely add sweetness to your holiday celebrations. Enjoy eating them with a warm cup of tea or coffee!