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Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies

Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies

Delight in the nostalgic flavors of Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies, featuring a soft and chewy texture with rich buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cups unsulfured molasses
  • 0.5 cups softened butter
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • stand mixer or hand mixer

Method
 

Making the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and unsulfured molasses, mixing until well combined.
  5. Incorporate the dry ingredients gradually into the wet mixture, stirring until fully blended.
  6. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are firm but the centers remain soft.
  8. Cool the cookies completely on wire racks before frosting.
Making the Buttercream Filling
  1. In a bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Spread the buttercream frosting between two cookies to create a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on the buttercream for an extra flavor twist.

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