Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

Ingredients and Weight:

For the Gingerbread Cookies: - All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g) - Ground ginger: 1 tablespoon (5g) - Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g) - Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon (1g) - Molasses: 1/2 cup (120ml) - Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (1 stick) (113g) - Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g) - Large egg: 1

For the Cream Filling: - Cream cheese, softened: 1 cup (227g) - Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (1 stick) (113g) - Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120g) - Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

10-12 minutes for the cookies

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Gingerbread Cookies: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 4. In a large bowl, combine molasses, softened butter, and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. 5. Add egg and mix until well combined. 6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 7. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 8. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. 9. Cut out cookies using a 2-inch round cutter and place on the prepared baking sheet.

For the Cream Filling: 1. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. 2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until well combined. 3. Stir in vanilla extract.

Assembly: 1. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until set at the edges. 2. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. 3. Spread the cream filling generously on the flat side of one cookie. 4. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich.

Nutritional Information:

Per whoopie pie (2 cookies + filling): - Calories: 275 - Fat: 15g - Carbohydrates: 35g - Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and chewy gingerbread cookies
• Creamy and flavorful cream cheese filling
• Perfect for Valentine's Day or holiday treats

User Comments:

• "These whoopie pies are absolutely delicious! They have the perfect balance of sweetness and spice."
• "The cream filling is so creamy and fluffy, it melts in your mouth."
• "I love the gingerbread flavor of these cookies. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure not to overmix the cookie dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
• If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
• If the dough is too dry, add a little more molasses or water.
• Let the cookies cool completely before filling them, as the filling will melt if the cookies are too warm.