Gingerbread Whoopie Pies - Easy Budget Recipes (2024)

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Ingredients & Estimated Cost:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour – $0.24
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger – $0.24
• 1 + ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon – $0.05
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda – $0.01
• ½ teaspoon salt – $0.01
• ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg – $0.05
• ¾ cup unsalted butter – $0.18
• ¾ cup light brown sugar – $0.42
• ¼ cup molasses – $0.83
• ¼ cup water – $0.00
• 1 large egg – $0.23
• ½ cup granulated sugar – $0.15
• 6 ounces cream cheese – $1.64
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract – $0.23
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar – $0.60

The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in October 2023.

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How To Make Gingerbread Whoopie Pies:

***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.

1. First, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
2. Then, in another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the molasses, egg, and hot water until combined.
4. Slowly mix the dry ingredients and then cover and chill the batter for at least three hours.
5. Next, line the cookie sheets with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
6. Use a two-tablepoon cookie scoop to divide the batter into dough balls.
7. Roll the dough in granulated sugar and set them on the baking sheet.
8. Bake, one sheet at a time, for ten to fourteen minutes or until set.
9. Allow the baking sheets to cool for two minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely for about an hour.
10. Next, make the filling by beating the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.
11. Slowly add the powdered sugar and spices and beat until smooth and creamy.
12. Then, spread the filling on the flat side of the cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
13. Finally, serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Storage Tips

SERVE: You will want to serve these whoopie pies immediately or store them in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

STORE:Individually wrap the Christmas whoopie pies and store them in the fridge for 4-5 days.

FREEZE: Wrap the individual whoopie pies in plastic wrap and freeze them for three months.

THAW: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Get Kids Involved

Ages 2-3: Have your child help you gather the utensils and ingredients needed for the recipe. This is a fantastic time to introduce them to kitchen tools and where food is kept.

Ages 4-5: Teach your child how to use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough and set it on the baking sheets. It may get messy, but it will be fun. Once they master this skill, they will be able to use it in a variety of other recipes.

Ages 6-8: Many of the measurements in this recipe are fractions. Ask your child to help measure the ingredients. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce and reinforce the concept of fractions.

Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.

Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe unsupervised while you do the happy dance in the corner!

Gingerbread Whoopie Pie Budget Tips

We recommend purchasing in bulk for staple pantry items like flour and sugar, as it is often more cost-effective in the long run. Especially around the holidays, when you are spending more time in the kitchen baking.