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.

Jafir Khan
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Yum!


Latoya Hardy
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These whoopie pies were easy to make and turned out great! The lemon and ginger flavors were subtle but present, and the cookies were moist and chewy. I would definitely make these again.


Zafran wazir
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I made these whoopie pies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I will definitely be making them again.


Richronia Myers
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These whoopie pies were absolutely delicious! The lemon and ginger flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cookies were moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and tasty dessert.