Ginger Creme Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Name: Ginger Creme Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons lemon extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons lemon extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Flatten with a fork, forming a crisscross pattern. Bake until set (do not overbake), 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients until smooth. Spread over bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Refrigerate.

1081

kcal

Calories

Fat

208

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Ginger Creme Sandwich Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ginger Creme Sandwich Cookies

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