Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients:

For Gingerbread Cookies:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg

For Cream Filling:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

Step 1: Preheat Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Prepare Dry Ingredients In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and the egg, beating well after each addition.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5: Form Dough Divide the dough into two portions and shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 6: Roll and Cut On a floured surface, roll out each dough disk to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.

Step 7: Bake Place the cut cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 8: Make Cream Filling While the cookies are cooling, prepare the cream filling by beating softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 9: Assemble Sandwich Cookies Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe the cream filling onto the flat side of one cookie and top it with another cookie to create a sandwich.

Step 10: Enjoy! Your Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies are ready to be enjoyed. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

Delight in the warm and spiced goodness of Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies—a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or a cozy night by the fire.