These gluten-free gingerbread cookies with chocolate cream cheese frosting are the ultimate holiday treat. Soft, spiced gingerbread cookies are topped with a creamy, chocolatey filling that brings a little extra sweetness to the season. Whether you’re baking for a festive get-together or just need a cozy treat to enjoy at home, these cookies are sure to hit the spot.
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Ingredients
Whoopie pies
- 1 Tbsp. flaxseed meal
- 3 Tbsp. water
- 1-1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. almond milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Chocolate cream cheese frosting
- 3 Tbsp. vegan cream cheese softened
- 2 Tbsp. vegan butter softened
- 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
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In small bowl, combine flaxseed meal and water. Mix and set aside for 5 minutes.
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Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, white pepper and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine and remove lumps.
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Add flax mixture, molasses, oil, milk and vanilla to the flour mixture. Stir to combine.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter onto the sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
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Bake 5–10 minutes, rotating pan after 5 minutes. Cookies should puff up and set. Insert a toothpick to check doneness. Cool cookies on wire rack.
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In medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and butter. Mix with a spatula until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix well.
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Microwave chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring to melt. Add melted chocolate and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and stir until combined.
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Spread filling on the bottom of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.
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Chill for 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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