Description
Delightful gingerbread sandwich cookies with a cream cheese filling, evoking warmth and nostalgia during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup molasses (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1 large egg (or chia/flax seeds for vegan)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and spices. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to create shapes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place cookies about an inch apart, and bake for 8-10 minutes or until set but still soft. Let them cool.
- While cookies cool, whip together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread a generous layer of cream cheese filling on one cookie and top with another.
- Let your cookies set for a bit before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Perfect for holiday gatherings or as homemade gifts. Mixing and matching with fillings can create delightful variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, holiday baking, family recipes, cream cheese filling