Description
Delightful gingerbread cookies filled with creamy frosting, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves or nutmeg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 package cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Scoop out tablespoons of dough, roll them into balls, and flatten slightly. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool, then spread a layer of cream cheese frosting between two cookies.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, consider using almond or coconut flour. These cookies freeze well; store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, holiday baking, cream cheese frosting, family recipes