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Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frostings

Deliciously spiced ginger molasses cookies filled with creamy eggnog frosting, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ginger Molasses Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
Eggnog Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup eggnog
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add molasses and egg, mixing well.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Flatten each ball slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool on a cooling rack.
Make the Eggnog Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with eggnog, until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract.
Assemble the Sandwich Cookies
  1. Spread a generous amount of eggnog frosting on the flat side of one cookie.
  2. Top with another cookie, flat side down, to form a sandwich.
  3. Sprinkle nutmeg on top for garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. These cookies can also be frozen for longer storage.

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