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Gingerbread Whoopie Pies Recipe

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These Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are soft, spiced cookies sandwiched with a creamy cinnamon-vanilla cream cheese frosting, perfect for the holiday season or any cozy occasion. The combination of warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice in the cookie pairs beautifully with the sweet, smooth frosting for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Ingredients

  • ½ cup neutral oil
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice

Frosting Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the neutral oil with both granulated and brown sugars. Mix them thoroughly until well blended. Then add molasses, the room-temperature egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to avoid overmixing. Once combined, cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld and the dough firm up.
  3. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cookies and prevent sticking.
  4. Shape Cookie Dough: Using a scoop or tablespoon, portion out approximately 1½ tablespoons of dough and roll it into balls. Place these evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets, allowing room for slight spreading while baking.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until they are set and slightly firm to the touch but not hard. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before assembling the whoopie pies.
  6. Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and salted butter until creamy and smooth. Add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon, and continue to mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  7. Assemble Whoopie Pies: Take one cooled cookie and scoop approximately 1½ tablespoons of frosting onto its flat side. Sandwich it with another cookie by gently pressing them together. Repeat with the remaining cookies and frosting.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough for at least 2 hours helps develop the flavors and ensures the cookies don’t spread too much during baking.
  • Make sure all cold ingredients like egg, buttermilk, cream cheese, and butter are brought to room temperature for better mixing and texture.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • For an extra festive touch, dust the finished whoopie pies lightly with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate.
  • Store the assembled whoopie pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Gingerbread, Whoopie Pies, Holiday Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Spiced Cookies

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