Whoopie Pies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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10 ounces all-purpose flour.
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½ cup white sugar.
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½ cup dark molasses.
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2½ teaspoons ground ginger.
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1¼ teaspoons baking soda.
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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¾ teaspoon salt.
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⅓ cup vegetable oil.
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1 egg, beaten.
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⅓ cup boiling water.
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2½ cups confectioners' sugar.
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8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature.
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¼ cup butter, room temperature.
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2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Mix dry ingredients with molasses.
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Add oil and egg.
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Whisk in boiling water until smooth.
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Drop 1-ounce scoops onto lined sheet.
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Bake 12 minutes until puffed.
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Cool 5 minutes on pan.
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Transfer to rack to cool completely.
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Beat filling ingredients until fluffy.
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Spread filling on cookie bottoms.
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Top with second cookie.
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Chill 30 minutes.
# Notes:
01 -
Weigh flour for accuracy - 10 ounces equals about 2 cups but weighing is crucial. If measuring by volume, start with less flour and adjust as needed.