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Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frostings Recipe

Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frostings Recipe
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These Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frostings are a delightful holiday treat combining warm spices and rich molasses in soft cookies, sandwiched together with a creamy, festive eggnog-flavored frosting. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy winter afternoons.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cookie Dough

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap)

Coating

  • 1/3 cup turbinado or granulated sugar

Eggnog Frosting

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2–3 cups icing sugar, sifted
  • 3–4 tablespoons eggnog
  • 1/4 teaspoon rum extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside for later.
  2. Prepare Cookie Dough: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until no lumps remain. Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and molasses, continuing to beat until the mixture is well combined. Lower the mixer speed to low, slowly incorporate the flour mixture until everything is just combined. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: When ready to bake, remove the dough from the fridge. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. If the dough was chilled for more than 2 hours, allow it to rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes to soften slightly.
  4. Shape and Bake Cookies: Form the dough into cookie balls about 1.5 tablespoons in size using a cookie scoop for consistency. Roll each ball in turbinado or granulated sugar to coat and place them 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cookie tops are just set but not browned. Let the cookies cool on the trays for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Make Eggnog Frosting: While cookies cool, beat the softened butter in a medium bowl on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in the sifted icing sugar about half a cup at a time until 2 cups are incorporated. Add eggnog one tablespoon at a time along with the optional rum extract, beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Adjust sweetness and consistency by adding more powdered sugar or eggnog as needed.
  6. Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Spread about 1 tablespoon of the eggnog frosting on the bottom side of one cookie. Top with a second cookie to form a sandwich. Repeat until all cookies are sandwiched. This recipe yields about 16-18 sandwiches in total.

Notes

  • Use molasses that is not blackstrap for a milder, sweeter flavor.
  • Allow dough to chill longer for enhanced flavor and easier handling.
  • If you don’t have rum extract, it’s okay to omit it; the frosting will still be delicious.
  • Keep the cookies refrigerated if not serving immediately to maintain frosting consistency.
  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookie size and even baking.
  • Rolling cookie dough balls in sugar before baking gives a nice crunchy exterior.

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Keywords: ginger molasses cookies, eggnog frosting, holiday cookies, sandwich cookies, spiced cookies, Christmas desserts, festive cookies

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