Description
Delicious Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies filled with a creamy filling, perfect for sharing during the colder months.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until puffed and slightly cracked on top.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, whip together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once cookies are cool, spread filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie to complete the sandwich.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients and chill the dough if it’s too sticky. Bake times may vary based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ginger Cookies, Molasses Cookies, Sandwich Cookies, Holiday Baking