Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frosting Recipe
These delightful Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frosting are the perfect festive treat for the holiday season. The warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in the soft molasses cookies pair beautifully with the rich and creamy eggnog buttercream filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 12 sandwich cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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
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
- Prepare the Ginger Molasses Cookies: In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and molasses. Slowly add dry ingredients. Shape into dough, chill, then roll into balls and coat in sugar. Bake until set.
- Make the Eggnog Buttercream: Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add icing sugar, eggnog, and rum extract. Adjust consistency with more sugar or eggnog. Spread frosting on cooled cookies and sandwich together.
Notes
- You can sprinkle the assembled cookies with a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- If the buttercream is too thick, add a splash of eggnog to reach your desired consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ginger Molasses Cookies, Eggnog Frosting, Holiday Baking, Christmas Cookies
