{"id":"98f10b3f-6e93-446b-94df-90a9fccd77a0","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/98f10b3f-6e93-446b-94df-90a9fccd77a0","source_url":"https://www.floatingkitchen.net/gingerbread-cream-pies/","title":"Gingerbread Cream Pies","servings":16,"servings_text":"Makes 16 cream pies","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://www.floatingkitchen.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Gingerbread-Cream-Pies-2-480x480.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"8-ounces full fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature","item":"-ounces full fat cream cheese","quantity":8,"preparation":"softened at room temperature"},{"text":"8 ounces Marshmallow Fluff","item":"Marshmallow Fluff","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 tsp. vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":2.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tsp. ground ginger","item":"ground ginger","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg","item":"ground nutmeg","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. ground cloves","item":"ground cloves","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup packed brown sugar","item":"packed brown sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) vegetable shortening","item":"vegetable shortening","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":8,"unit":"tbsp"}},{"text":"1 egg","item":"egg","quantity":1},{"text":"1/3 cup molasses (I use Grandma’s Original Molasses)","item":"molasses","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","preparation":"I use Grandma’s Original Molasses"},{"text":"1 tsp. vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2/3 cups whole milk, at room temperature","item":"whole milk","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup","preparation":"at room temperature"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees."},{"number":2,"text":"In a medium bowl, combine the flour, all the spices, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the brown sugar, vegetable shortening and egg on medium speed, stopping to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary. Add the molasses and vanilla extract and beat until the mixture is smooth."},{"number":4,"text":"Add in about one-third of the dry ingredients and beat until partially incorporated. Then add about one-third of the milk and beat until partially incorporated. Repeat this until all the dry ingredients and milk have been added and the batter is smooth and well combined."},{"number":5,"text":"Lightly grease a couple baking sheets and a medium cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons sized scoop) with non-stick cooking spray. Scoop the batter and drop it onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing the mounds about 2-inches apart from each other. I can typically fit 9 mounds on each baking sheet."},{"number":6,"text":"Transfer the baking sheets to your pre-heated oven and bake for 9-10 minutes. The cookies should be firm around the edges. They will look puffed up, but will deflate slightly as they cool. Let the cookies cool on their baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to continue cooling."},{"number":7,"text":"Once all the cookies and been baked and cooled, make the filling. In your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then add the Marshmallow Fluff and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until fully combined and smooth."},{"number":8,"text":"To assemble the cream pies, place a heaping spoonful of filling on the flat side of half of the cookies. Then top with the remaining cookies, pushing down slightly to help spread the filling to the outer edges of the cream pie. Sprinkle granulated sugar over top of the cream pies, if desired."},{"number":9,"text":"Cream pies can be enjoyed immediately. Or wrapped individually in plastic wrap and stored in your refrigerator for 4-5 days."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T20:35:27.990222+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T20:35:27.990222+00:00"}