Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frostings Recipe
Delight in the holiday season with these delectable Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies filled with creamy Eggnog Frosting. These soft and chewy ginger molasses cookies are perfectly spiced and pair wonderfully with the rich eggnog buttercream. A festive treat that will impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16-18 sandwich cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Ginger Molasses Cookies
- 2 and 3/4 cup 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
- 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
- 1/3 cup turbinado or granulated sugar
For the Eggnog Buttercream
- 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
- Ginger Molasses Cookies: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cookie Dough: Using an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and molasses. Mix in the flour mixture until combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Form dough into balls, roll in sugar, and place on lined baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Eggnog Frosting: Beat butter until softened. Gradually add icing sugar, eggnog, and rum extract until smooth and spreadable.
- Assembly: Frost the bottom of one cookie, sandwich with another. Repeat to make 16-18 sandwiches.
Notes
- For a stronger rum flavor, increase the rum extract in the frosting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie exchanges!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Ginger Molasses, Eggnog Frosting, Sandwich Cookies, Holiday Dessert
