Description
Soft, spiced ginger molasses cookies sandwiched around a rich eggnog frosting for the perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
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- For the Eggnog Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp eggnog
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- 6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in granulated sugar.
- 7. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set.
- 8. Cool cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9. For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, eggnog, nutmeg, and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
- 10. Spread or pipe frosting onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
- 11. Dust with extra nutmeg, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Let frosting set slightly before stacking to prevent sticking.
- For a stronger eggnog flavor, add a pinch of rum extract to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: ginger cookies, molasses, eggnog frosting, holiday cookies