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Amazing 10 Soft Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

Soft Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
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Bake these wonderfully soft gingerbread cakes, perfectly spiced, and sandwich them with a sweet, creamy frosting for a delightful treat. Sasha brings you this warm, encouraging recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • For the Frosting: 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, then mix in the molasses until combined.
  5. Alternately mix the dry ingredients and the milk into the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You will likely need to work in batches.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes. The edges should look set. Let the cakes cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach a spreadable consistency.
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting on the flat side of one cookie and top with another to create a whoopie pie.

Notes

  • Sasha suggests you can add a tiny pinch of black pepper to the cake batter for an extra warm kick.
  • If you find your batter too sticky to handle, chill it for 15 minutes before scooping.
  • These keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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