Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie Pies Recipe

Name: Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 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; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup marshmallow creme; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
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
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup marshmallow creme
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon lemon extract

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. 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.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased
3
. 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.
4
For filling, in a small bowl, beat butter and marshmallow creme until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and extract.
5
Spread filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies, about 1 tablespoon on each; top with remaining cookies.

1329

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

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