Description
These Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frostings are a festive delight that will elevate any gathering. With their soft and chewy texture, these cookies offer a cozy blend of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses that warms the heart. The creamy frosting adds an irresistible touch, making each bite a perfect combination of flavor and comfort. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family with their unique taste and charming presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup molasses, not blackstrap
- 1/3 cup turbinado or granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2–3 cups icing sugar, sifted
- 3–4 tablespoons eggnog
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and molasses; mix until combined.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully incorporated. Chill dough for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into balls, roll in sugar, and bake for 8–10 minutes until just set. Cool on wire racks.
- Make frosting: Beat softened butter with icing sugar and eggnog until desired consistency is achieved.
- Assemble cookies: Frost one cookie’s bottom with frosting and sandwich another on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg