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Decadent Gingerbread Whoopie Pies to Delight Everyone

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for filling

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until well combined.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  • Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, combine marshmallow fluff, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon for the filling; mix until smooth.
  • Once the whoopie pies are fully cooled, spread or pipe a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one half, then sandwich with another half.
  • Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy your homemade gingerbread whoopie pies!