Ginger Molasses Whoopie Pies

This ginger molasses whoopie pie recipe is going to be a new favorite cookie recipe. 

These ginger whoopie pies are the adult version of a chocolate whoopie pie. These delicious whoopie pies are made with a soft ginger cookie and an amazing and simple cream cheese frosting. Great for the holidays or just to store in your freezer for a rainy day.

Here are the main ingredients that you need for the ginger cookie itself. Baking is more fussy than cooking, so be sure you have fresh ingredients.

Ingredients:

For the Cookies

1 cup white whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup light brown sugar

½ cup butter cold and cut into ½ tablespoon cubes

¼ cup coconut oil softened but not melted

1 large egg

¼ cup molasses

⅓ cup turbinado sugar

For the Filling

½ cup butter softened

½ cup powdered sugar

8 ounces cream cheese softened

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract