Name: Christmas Chocolate Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 and 1/2 cups (438g) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling (spooned & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 Tablespoon ground ginger; 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 10 Tablespoons (2/3 cup; 142g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 2/3 cup (160ml; about 200g) Baker’s Corner Molasses; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 Tablespoons (23g) Baker’s Corner Confectioners’ Sugar; 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream; 2/3 cup (120g) Baker’s Corner Semi-Sweet Morsels

Description

These Christmas Chocolate Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines the warm flavors of gingerbread with rich chocolate. The cookies are sandwiched together with a creamy chocolate filling, making them perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet gift.

Ingredients

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Cookies:

3 and 1/2 cups (438g) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling (spooned & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon ground ginger
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
10 Tablespoons (2/3 cup; 142g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2/3 cup (160ml; about 200g) Baker’s Corner Molasses
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping & Filling:

3 Tablespoons (23g) Baker’s Corner Confectioners’ Sugar
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
2/3 cup (120g) Baker’s Corner Semi-Sweet Morsels

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Instructions

Prepare the cookie dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Chill the dough: Divide dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 2 hours.
Bake the cookies: Roll out dough, cut into shapes, and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
Make the filling: Beat cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue beating. Fold in melted chocolate.
Assemble the sandwiches: Pipe or spread filling on a cookie and top with another to create sandwiches.

Notes

You can add more spices or adjust sweetness according to your preference.
For a festive touch, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of the cookies.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 100 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg