Description
Delightful gingerbread cookies filled with creamy frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings and creating memories.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup unsweetened dark molasses
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes). Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheets, leaving space for spreading. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then cool on wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until fluffy.
- Once cookies are cool, spread frosting on one cookie and top with another to create sandwiches.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for the perfect texture. Enjoy with warm beverages or as holiday gifts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, holiday baking, sandwich cookies