Gingerbread Whoopie Pies 🎄
These delightful Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are a festive, low-carb treat perfect for the holiday season. With a soft, spiced cookie and creamy filling, they are sure to be a hit!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Liner
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- 1/4 cup granular erythritol sweetener
- 1 tablespoon grass-fed gelatin or 1 envelope Knox gelatin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sweetener erythritol or allulose
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Get started by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner. In a big bowl, whisk together your almond flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, gelatin, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until they're well combined and fluffy.
- Now, add the egg, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Stir everything together until you have a smooth, uniform dough.
- Scoop out 12 equally sized dough mounds onto your prepared baking sheet. Lightly dampen your hands and gently press each mound down to about 3/4 inch thick. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops feel just firm. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet – patience is key for these soft cookies!
- While the cookies cool, prepare the dreamy frosting! In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sweetener, and vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually beat in the heavy whipping cream until the frosting is light and smooth.
- Once the cookies are fully cool, spread a generous dollop of frosting onto the flat bottom of one cookie. Gently top with another cookie to create your delicious whoopie pie sandwich. Repeat with all remaining cookies and frosting. Enjoy your healthy, spiced treat!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 232kcal
Total Carbs: 5.8g
Net Carbs: 3.5g
Fats: 20.3g
Protein: 6.4g
Calories: 232kcal
Total Carbs: 5.8g
Net Carbs: 3.5g
Fats: 20.3g
Protein: 6.4g
