Description
Soft, chewy, and filled with holiday spice, these Ginger Sandwich Cookies feature rich gingerbread cookies paired with a sweet, creamy filling—perfect for festive gatherings or edible gifting.
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional granulated sugar, for rolling
For the Filling:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then mix in the molasses until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in granulated sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart, and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the filling, beat the butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract and add heavy cream as needed to achieve spreadable consistency.
- Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another. Repeat with all cookies.
Notes
Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze unfilled cookies and filling separately for longer storage.
Try variations like cream cheese filling or adding orange zest for a flavor twist.
Let refrigerated cookies sit at room temperature before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
