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Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frosting

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Delightful holiday cookies with a blend of ginger and molasses, topped with creamy eggnog frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 cup eggnog
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Pinch of ground cloves or allspice (optional)
  • Finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional)
  • Chocolate drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Blend well until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until a soft dough forms.
  5. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  6. Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface and cut out shapes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookie shapes for 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the cookies from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting, beat the remaining softened butter with the sifted powdered sugar until creamy. Gradually add eggnog and mix until smooth.
  10. Spread frosting on the bottom of one cookie and top it with another to make a sandwich.

Notes

Chill your dough for better handling and cookie shape. Adjust frosting consistency by adding more eggnog or powdered sugar as needed.

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