Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of the holidays with these Golden Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches. Soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, infused with warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, are lovingly sandwiched with a creamy cream cheese filling. Perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet treat at home, these cookies evoke nostalgia with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just blended.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely on wire racks before filling.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread between two cookies to assemble.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (55g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg