Best 4 Gingerbread Whoopie Pies With Lemon Molasses Swirled Fluffy Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our delectable Gingerbread Whoopie Pies, swirled with a luscious Lemon Molasses Fluffy Frosting. These charming treats are a delightful fusion of classic holiday flavors and zesty citrus notes, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Our comprehensive recipe guide includes step-by-step instructions for crafting the perfect whoopie pie, from the aromatic gingerbread cookies to the light and fluffy frosting. We'll also provide tips for achieving the perfect swirl, ensuring a visually stunning presentation that will impress your friends and family. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these irresistible Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Lemon Molasses Fluffy Frosting.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERBREAD WHOOPIE PIES



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These gingerbread whoopie pies combine soft ginger molasses cookies with cool and creamy cream cheese filling. Chilling the cookie dough is an important step because the cookies will spread out and crisp up otherwise-- don't skip it.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 Tablespoons (90ml) unsulphured dark molasses
1/4 cup (60ml) hot water
2/3 cup (130g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
1 large egg, at room temperature
6 ounces (170g) block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick; 60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
small pinch of each: ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves (see note)

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
  • Whisk the molasses and hot water together. Give it a minute to slightly cool down, then whisk in the sugar and oil. Finally, whisk in the egg. Pour these wet ingredients into the flour mixture. Fold everything together with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until combined- or use a mixer on medium speed. (It's a bit too heavy for a whisk.) Dough/batter is heavy and looks a bit oily.
  • Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
  • Spoon or scoop mounds of batter, a scant 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons each, onto prepared baking sheets about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies for 13-14 minutes or until the edges appear set. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Make the filling as they cool.
  • In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the butter and beat until smooth and combined. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and spices, then beat on medium speed until combined. Taste. Add a pinch more of the spices if desired.
  • Pair the cookies up based on their size. Spread or pipe (I used Wilton 1A piping tip) the frosting onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with the other. Repeat with remaining cookies.
  • Cover leftover whoopie pies and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

LEMONY GINGERBREAD WHOOPIE PIES



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These spiced-just-right whoopie pies combine two popular flavors in one fun treat. The moist cookies are rolled in sugar before baking for a bit of crunch. -Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
FILLING:
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup marshmallow creme
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. , Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small bowl, beat butter and marshmallow creme until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and extract. , Spread filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies, about 1 tablespoon on each; top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SOFT GINGERBREAD WHOOPIE PIES



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Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup butter, room temperature (I use salted butter)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups flour
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, room temperature (I use salted)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375*F Blend butter, sugar and egg. Scrape bowl as needed. Add molasses and mix again. In a small bowl combine baking soda and hot water. Mix well until soda is dissolved. Add soda water to butter mixture and mix. Add in salt, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon and mix. Add in flour 1/2 cup at a time until all mixed, scraping bowl as needed. Mixture should be the consistency of a thin brownie batter. Scoop batter with a small cookie scoop onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until soft and fluffy. Allow to cool. While cookies are cooling, make cream cheese frosting. Blend together cream cheese & butter. Add vanilla and cinnamon. Mix well. Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until all is added. Add heavy whipping cream and mix well, scraping bowl as needed. Scoop a heaping amount of frosting onto the bottom of one cookie and squish a second cookie on top. Do this to all of cookies and devour immediately!

GINGERBREAD WHOOPIE PIES



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These cookies are not a pie, and these pies aren't even cookies! They're really little cakes. Despite their confusing name, they are delicious and fun to make.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Whoopie Pie Recipes

Time 1h12m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 423.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.4 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 371.2 mg, Sugar 41.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your whoopie pies.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to blend together more easily.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the whoopie pies tough.
  • Bake the whoopie pies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the whoopie pies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a whoopie pie pan, you can use two baking sheets. Just make sure to space the whoopie pies out evenly so that they don't touch each other.
  • Get creative with your frosting. You can use any type of frosting you like, or even make your own. Try experimenting with different flavors and colors.

Conclusion:

Gingerbread whoopie pies with lemon molasses swirled fluffy frosting are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, gingerbread flavor, and tangy lemon molasses filling, these whoopie pies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and easy dessert, give these gingerbread whoopie pies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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