Description
Celebrate the holidays with these decadent Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frosting — soft, chewy molasses‑spiced cookies sandwiched around a creamy eggnog‑infused buttercream. Every bite brings warm spice, sweet nostalgia, and a touch of festive indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Ginger Molasses Cookies
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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
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2 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground cloves
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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1 tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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⅓ cup molasses (not blackstrap)
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⅓ cup turbinado or granulated sugar (for rolling)
For the Eggnog Frosting
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6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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2–3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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3–4 Tbsp eggnog
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¼ tsp rum extract (optional)
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Pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough
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Preheat oven to 350 °F (~175 °C). Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone liners.
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Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
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Beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, yolk, vanilla, and molasses; mix until combined.
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Gradually add flour mixture on low speed until just incorporated. Cover dough and refrigerate ≥30 min (up to 24 h).
2. Shape & Bake Cookies
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Scoop ~1½ Tbsp of dough per cookie, roll into balls, then roll in turbinado/granulated sugar.
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Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake 8–10 min, until tops are set and cracking slightly.
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Cool 5–10 min on sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Make the Eggnog Frosting
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Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted sugar in ½‑cup increments on low speed.
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Add eggnog one tablespoon at a time, plus rum extract and nutmeg. Beat until light and spreadable. Adjust sugar/eggnog to reach desired consistency.
4. Assemble the Sandwich Cookies
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Spread or pipe ~1 Tbsp frosting on one cookie bottom. Top with another cookie, crackle side up.
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Repeat to form ~16 sandwich cookies. Optional: chill 15–20 min for firmer filling.
5. Serve & Enjoy
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Arrange on a platter; lightly dust with nutmeg or cinnamon if desired. Perfect with eggnog latte, hot cocoa, or milk. Ideal as edible gifts.
Notes
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Room-temperature butter and eggs ensure smooth cookie texture and even baking.
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Chilling dough controls spread and deepens flavour.
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Cookies should be slightly under-baked for chewy centres.
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Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding.
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Store in an airtight container to maintain texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (includes dough chilling)
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American