Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Ginger Cream Pies, a perfect blend of soft molasses cookies filled with creamy vegan frosting. These treats are not only chewy and satisfying but also showcase the warm, inviting spices of ginger and cinnamon that make them ideal for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. The vegan marshmallow frosting adds a unique, fluffy texture that complements the cookies beautifully. Simple to prepare and perfect for sharing, these Ginger Cream Pies are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup white sugar (or coarse sugar)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup vegan marshmallows cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 – 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and molasses; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow cooling on wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat softened butter and vegan marshmallow cream together; gradually add powdered sugar to desired consistency.
- Once cookies are cool, spread frosting on one cookie and sandwich with another.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg