Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

If you’re craving something cozy for the season, these Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies deliver all the charm you’d expect from a holiday bake. The rich spices give them a bold, aromatic flavor that feels nostalgic and inviting. With their soft texture and creamy center, they look as pretty as they taste.

Course cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword buttercream, christmas, christmas cookie, gingerbread, holiday

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings

Calories 172kcal

Ingredients

Cookies:

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Start by whisking the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl so everything is evenly mixed.
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture looks light and airy. Mix in the egg, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in a few additions, mixing just long enough for everything to come together. The dough will be soft. Shape it into a disc, wrap it, and refrigerate for at least an hour to firm it up.
When you’re ready to bake, heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly flour your work surface, roll the dough to about a quarter inch thick, and cut out your shapes. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies look set around the edges. Let them rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, mix the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy.
To assemble, add a layer of frosting to the flat side of one cookie and top it with a second cookie. Continue until all the sandwiches are made.
Store your cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

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