Best 2 Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie Pies Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and tangy treat to brighten up your day? Look no further than lemony gingerbread whoopie pies! These delightful treats are made with a combination of lemon and gingerbread flavors, creating a unique and irresistible taste. The soft and fluffy gingerbread cookies are sandwiched together with a creamy lemon filling, making them the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Whether you're enjoying them as a snack, dessert, or even as a gift, these lemony gingerbread whoopie pies are sure to be a hit!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

LEMONY GINGERBREAD WHOOPIE PIES



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The lemon and ginger flavors compliment each other very nicely.

Provided by Samantha Bideau

Categories     Cookies

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 c butter, softened
3/4 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c molasses
1 large egg
3 c all purpose flour
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c sugar
FILLING:
3/4 c butter, softened
3/4 c marshmallow cream
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
3/4 tsp lemon extract

Steps:

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

Tips:

  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the batter mix together more smoothly and evenly.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the whoopie pies tough and dry.
  • Bake the whoopie pies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the whoopie pies cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from making the cookies soggy.

Conclusion:

Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy with a delicious lemony flavor and a hint of ginger. The cream cheese filling is light and fluffy, and it perfectly complements the gingerbread cookies. These whoopie pies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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