gingerbread whoopie pies with lemon creme

New Bedford, MA
Updated on Apr 26, 2011

The gingerbread cookie is so moist, and when it mixes with the lemon creme, its amazing. The peppermint adds a little more spunk overall. This recipe comes from McCormick.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 2 1/2 dozen whoopie pies

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks butter, softened, divided
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • CREME
  • 1 jar marshmallow creme
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure lemon extract
  • 1 cup chopped peppermint candies

How To Make gingerbread whoopie pies with lemon creme

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. Beat 3/4 cup of the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat well.
  • Step 3
    Gradually beat in flour mixture until well mixed. Press dough into a thick flat disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Step 4
    Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Step 5
    Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges of cookies begin to brown. Remove to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Step 6
    Mix marshmallow cream, remaining 1/4 cup butter, cream cheese and extract until well blended. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling on the flat side of 1 cookie. Top with a second cookie, pressing gently to spread the filling. Repeat with remaining cookies.
  • Step 7
    Roll edge of cookies in chopped candy.

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