Ginger Molasses Cookie Sandwiches With Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the ½ cup butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup dark brown sugar, molasses, egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until combined.

  5. Scoop dough (1.5 tbsp), roll in sanding sugar, place on baking sheet, and bake for 8 mins. Let cool completely!

  6. Beat together the 8 oz cream cheese, ¼ cup butter, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract).

  7. Pipe the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of a cookie and sandwich it with another.

  8. Chill the sandwiches overnight to let the frosting set and prevent oozing.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍰Dessert

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎉Holidays🎊Special Occasions

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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