Description
Classic ginger molasses sandwich cookies with eggnog frosting offer a delightful holiday treat from American kitchens. Warm spices and creamy filling create a nostalgic dessert perfect for winter celebrations and sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ¼ cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) molasses
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 tsps baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) eggnog
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Position oven rack at center and warm to 350F (175C), line two baking sheets with parchment paper for uniform heat distribution.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then integrate egg and molasses, blending until smooth and homogeneous.
- Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Sift together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently fold dry mixture into wet ingredients, creating a unified dough with consistent texture.
- Cookie Formation: Craft uniform dough spheres using a tablespoon measure, rolling each in granulated sugar to create a sparkling exterior. Strategically place balls on prepared sheets with 2-inch spacing to accommodate natural expansion during baking.
- Baking Process: Slide trays into preheated oven, monitoring cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges set but centers remain tender. Look for slight golden hints and soft, pillowy appearance.
- Cooling and Setting: Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, enabling initial stabilization. Transfer to wire rack for complete cooling, ensuring structural integrity for sandwich assembly.
- Frosting and Assembly: Prepare eggnog frosting, then sandwich complementary cookies together, creating delicate, festive treats with harmonious flavor profile.
Notes
Measure Ingredients Precisely: Use standard measuring cups and spoons to ensure accurate proportions, especially with spices like ginger and cinnamon which can significantly impact flavor balance.
Avoid Overmixing Dough: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined, preventing tough cookies by stopping when no flour streaks remain visible.
Control Cookie Size Consistency: Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to create uniform dough balls, guaranteeing even baking and consistent sandwich cookie appearance.
Chill Dough for Enhanced Texture: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and develop deeper, more complex flavor profiles in the cookies.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg