Description

These Brittle Nut Gingersnap Whoopie Pies are soft, spiced cookies sandwiched with creamy vanilla filling and rolled in a crunchy nut coating. Combining the warmth of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with the smoothness of cream cheese frosting and the texture of brittle nuts, they’re the perfect cozy yet indulgent treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups flour

2 tsp ground ginger

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

½ tsp ground cloves

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

⅔ cup sugar

⅓ cup molasses

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup hot water

1 egg

4 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups powdered sugar

1 cup chopped PLANTERS® Brittle Nut Medley (or mixed nuts)

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until even.
In a separate bowl, beat together sugar, molasses, oil, hot water, and egg until smooth. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until a sticky dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking trays with parchment paper. Scoop 24 even portions of dough, roll into balls, and place 1½ inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly browned and centers remain soft. Cool completely.
To make the filling, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add vanilla, then gradually beat in powdered sugar until thick and spreadable.
To assemble, spread or pipe filling on the flat side of 12 cookies. Top with another cookie and gently press together. Roll the edges in chopped Brittle Nut Medley to coat.

Notes

Add orange zest to the cookie dough for a citrus twist or chopped crystallized ginger for extra spice.

For a nut-free option, roll edges in shredded coconut or crushed cookies.

To make ahead, bake cookies one day in advance and store airtight before assembling.

For a festive look, drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar.

Ensure cookies are fully cooled before adding filling to prevent melting.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cookies
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
Calories: 290
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg