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Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies

Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies for Cozy Holiday Snacking

Delicious Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies, perfect for cozy holiday snacking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
For the Filling
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • mixer
  • Cookie cutter

Method
 

For the Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg.
  3. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  4. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes until set. Let cool.
For the Filling
  1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Spread filling on one cookie and sandwich with another. Repeat with remaining cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough before baking and use fresh spices for optimal flavor.

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