Description
Warm and cozy Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies filled with creamy eggnog frosting. Perfect for holiday celebrations or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup turbinado or granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2–3 cups icing sugar, sifted
- 3–4 tablespoons eggnog
- 1/4 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and molasses. Mix until combined.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Form the dough into balls about 1.5 tablespoons each, roll in sugar, and place on the sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until just set. Cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add icing sugar until well combined.
- Add eggnog and rum extract if using, adjusting sweetness and consistency as desired.
- Frost the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another. Repeat to yield 16-18 sandwiches.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Chill the dough to improve the texture of the cookies.
- Adjust the amount of eggnog in frosting to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
