What did I do wrong? Made these last night - followed the recipe exactly except for the crystallized ginger (even found xanthum gum locally). The cakes were light, the frosting fluffy...they were divine. My Boston area raised husband was in heaven. I wrapped each remaining whoopie in plastic wrap as suggested, and then wondered whether I could leave them on the counter or did they need refrigeration due to the cream cheese? I decided to go for safe and put them in the fridge. Big mistake - my beautiful light whoopies became soggy, heavy hockey pucks overnight. So the question is, is it ok to leave these out on the counter even though the filling is made with cream cheese, or do you have to eat them the day they're made, because if my experience is typical, I'm definately not putting them in the refrigerator again! I am sorry the whoopie pies became soggy and puck like. You probably did nothing wrong in technique. My guess is the cakey whoopie pie drew in moisture from both the filling and the humidity from your frig. Yes, you can leave your whoopie pies out overnight usually with no problem. Be sure you cream cheese is nice and fresh! Elisabeth

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