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Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frostings

A perfect blend of warm spices and festive flavors, these soft and chewy ginger molasses cookies are sandwiched together with creamy eggnog frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 sandwiches
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger Adds warmth and spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For a classic holiday flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cloves Enhances the depth of flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Complements the other spices beautifully.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps the cookies rise properly.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 0.75 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature.
  • 0.75 cup Brown Sugar Packed for added moisture and depth.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature ensures better blending.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Adds richness to the dough.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract For a hint of sweetness.
  • 0.33 cup Molasses Use non-blackstrap for a milder flavor.
  • 0.33 cup Turbinado or Granulated Sugar For rolling the dough balls.
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened for frosting.
  • 2-3 cups Icing Sugar Sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 3-4 tablespoons Eggnog Provides creaminess to the frosting.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Optional but recommended.

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  2. In another large bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until no lumps remain. Add in egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and molasses; continue beating until well combined.
  3. Turn mixer to low speed and gradually incorporate flour mixture into wet ingredients until completely combined. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. If dough has chilled more than two hours, let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before forming cookie balls.
  5. While cookies cool, prepare the eggnog frosting by beating softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sifted icing sugar and eggnog until desired sweetness and consistency is reached.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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