Ginger-Cream Sandwich Cookies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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These sandwich cookies are delicious and unique. Enjoy!Donna Gonda, North Canton, Ohio Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
2/3 cup molasses |
1/2 cup milk |
2-3/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
filling: |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
3 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup molasses |
1 tablespoon milk |
1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, molasses and milk. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be soft). Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. 3. In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth. Spread over the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen. |
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