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Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies: A Cozy Twist on Holiday Classics

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are a deliciously modern take on a classic holiday dessert, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Gingerbread Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a darker flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg serves as a great vegan substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Dark corn syrup can work in a pinch.
For the Spiced Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Mascarpone can be used for a lighter option.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste for desired sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Tweak the spices as per your liking.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg A pinch goes a long way!

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and brown sugar. Add unsalted butter and mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Incorporate the egg and molasses, stirring until the dough is well-combined and thick yet pliable. This gingerbread whoopie pies dough should feel slightly sticky but manageable.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops appear slightly puffed.
  5. Once baked, remove the gingerbread whoopie pies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg using an electric mixer. Mix until smooth and fluffy—this should take about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Once your gingerbread cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous dollop of the spiced cream cheese filling on the flat side of one cookie and gently press another cookie onto the filling.
  8. For the best flavor and texture, place the assembled gingerbread whoopie pies in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These whoopie pies can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days, lightly covered with a cloth. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze unassembled cookies for up to 3 months.

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