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Perfect Holiday Treat: Try Our Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies!

Perfect Holiday Treat: Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies Recipe
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Delicious gingerbread sandwich cookies filled with a creamy frosting, perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm.
  8. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Spread frosting on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For a festive touch, decorate the cookies with sprinkles or edible glitter.
  • These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.

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