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Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Filling

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These gingerbread sandwich cookies feature warm ginger-spiced dough paired with a tangy, creamy cream cheese filling, perfect for cozy holiday treats or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy and light, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add wet ingredients: beat in egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Combine dry and wet: gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Chill dough: shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll and cut: preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut with 2-inch round cookie cutter.
  7. Bake: place cookies 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and beginning to brown. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare filling: beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat until fluffy. Add pinch of salt if desired.
  9. Assemble cookies: spread or pipe about 1 tablespoon of filling onto one cookie, top with another cookie and gently press to spread filling evenly.
  10. Chill assembled cookies: refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to let filling set before serving.

Notes

Chill dough for at least 1 hour before rolling to make it easier to handle and to improve texture. Soften cream cheese and butter to room temperature for a smooth filling. Refrigerate assembled cookies to help filling set. Use gluten-free flour or dairy-free substitutes for dietary adaptations. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies tender.

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