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Recipe: Spiced Molasses Whoopie Pies

JBF Editors

whoopie pies

whoopie pies

JBF Editors

Mon, May 16, 2016

While the whoopie pie lost out to wild blueberry …



While the whoopie pie lost out to wild blueberry pie in the fight for the title of Maine's official state dessert (as consolation the frosting-filled cake sandwich was designated as the official state treat), this baked good continues to attract plenty of fierce fans. These spicy, gingerbread-like whoopie pies from our senior editor, Anna Mowry, are perfect for the holidays, and are delicious when slathered with a buttery frosting. Get the recipe here.