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My new favorite sandwich cookie. I\u2019m so happy I discovered it in the TOH Bakeshop Classics cookbook. The filling combination of marshmallow creme and lemon compliments the gingerbread flavors perfectly. Even my dad loves these cookies and he\u2019s SO picky.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCarrot"},"reviewBody":"This is my families new all time favorite. Everyone loves the soft cookie with an amazingly beautiful flavor. These were enjoyed by grandparents and grandkids as well. We did find that we would enjoy them just as well with only a single cookie that was frosted instead of sandwiching them. Delicious ! We will enjoy these for years to come and recommend everyone add this one to you recipe box !!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"These cookies are so good. Love them. I have made them several times . Substituted the lemon extract with vanilla a couple of times, both are really good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePaw"},"reviewBody":"These were absolutely delicious!! The subtle taste of lemon with the ginger and cinnamon was so good. I usually make chocolate whoopie pies cuz I'm a chocoholic but these are my new favorite!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBowtie"},"reviewBody":"Yummy! I usually make chocolate Whoopie Pies for the kids' snack after the first day of school. Our granddaughter was to be here after her first day of 1st grade, and she loves ginger so I tried these. Success! She loved them. I was short of marshmallow so used a cream cheese frosting which was delicious. Definitely a favorite in this family.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBullhorn"},"reviewBody":"These are delicious. These are even great without the filling.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveChilli"},"reviewBody":"Wow! These are great. Very sweet and rich, but that makes you savor every bite! I took them to work and they were a big hit!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldChefHat"},"reviewBody":"My friends and family all gave good reviews of this recipe. Next time I will use a little less butter and a little more marshmallow creme in the filling. Bottom line: delicious & impressive. Nice with a cup of tea.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPizza"},"reviewBody":"SOOOOOOOOOOOOO Good!!! I always end up doubling the recipe so that there are plenty to go around.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldTeepee"},"reviewBody":"Update: These treasures will call your name repeatedly, throughout the day, until you enjoy JUST ONE MORE---lol.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanSubmarine"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely Fantastic. I loved everything about this recipe! It was a hit among my teachers! Amazing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePretzel"},"reviewBody":"This are the very best.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGoggles"},"reviewBody":"They are wonderful I added lemon zest, because I had cheap extact.I can think of so many filligs that would be great with this reciepe. Thank you so much!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueGrapes"},"reviewBody":"I've tried several different whoopie pie recipes lately and these were the best. The amount of filling in the recipe was perfect for the number of cookies I got from the dough. I used a # 40 (3\/4 oz) disher-scooper for the dough and the filling and ended up with 21 whoopie pies. My cookies were soft - just right. I'm thinking maybe lclark58 might have pressed them too thin or baked too long. Wrapped individually in plastic, these are great for snacks on the go.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBike"},"reviewBody":"Tasty!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenButton"},"reviewBody":"The best whoopie pie I have tried so far!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedWeights"},"reviewBody":"This is our new favorite cookie! One suggestion: put them in the refrigerator to firm up the filling, then set out to soften a little before eating.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPretzel"},"reviewBody":"This was a great cookie; however I think rolling the dough in sugar before forming the cookie made them too sweet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPaw"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely fabulous! I made these for a stamping get together and everyone begged for the recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBattery"},"reviewBody":"not bad, but not as soft as i expected. Not very lemony, next time i will increase the lemon. They are a lot softer the 2nd day.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldTeepee"},"reviewBody":"My first attempt at this kind of cookie; I was very pleased with the results! A very rich cookie---one does it for me. I thought the filling was just right. 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