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Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

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These Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies are soft, warmly spiced cookies filled with a luscious cream or frosting center. They combine classic gingerbread flavor with an indulgent creamy filling, making them perfect for holiday baking or cozy dessert occasions.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 20–24 sandwich cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese or 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 2–3 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (for filling)
  • Optional: splash of milk or cream to adjust filling consistency

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten them slightly.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers remain soft. Let cookies cool completely.
  9. For the filling, beat together cream cheese (or butter), powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional cinnamon or nutmeg until smooth and fluffy. Add a splash of milk or cream if needed to reach desired consistency.
  10. Spread or pipe the filling onto half the cooled cookies, then gently sandwich with the other halves.

Notes

  • Use maple or lemon filling for a flavor twist.
  • Roll edges of filled cookies in crushed peppermint or sprinkles for festive flair.
  • Use marshmallow fluff for a gooey center.
  • Make dairy‑free with vegan butter and dairy‑free filling options.
  • Use festive cookie cutters and bake flat for decorated sandwich shapes.

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