How to Make Gingerbread Whoopie Pies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gingerbread whoopie pies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. These soft and fluffy cookies are filled with a creamy and flavorful gingerbread cream cheese filling, creating a perfect balance of sweet and spiced flavors. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or just want to indulge in a sweet treat, these gingerbread whoopie pies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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Ingredients

  • 10 ounces all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup dark molasses
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground ginger, or more to taste
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ⅓ cup boiling water
  • Filling:
  • 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup butter, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 12 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen whoopie pies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Combine flour, white sugar, molasses, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix in vegetable oil and egg until combined. Pour in boiling water and whisk until smooth.
  • Drop dough in balls onto prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart, using a 1-ounce cookie scoop.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 12 minutes. Allow to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring onto a rack to cool completely.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, butter, cream, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer on low until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Spread about 2 teaspoons of filling onto the bottom of a cookie; top with another similarly sized cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    423 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 371mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 262mg