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Ginger Sandwich Cookies

Light and fluffy marshmallow buttercream sandwiched between two soft and chewy homemade ginger cookies.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Ginger Cookies
  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 0.25 cup molasses
  • 4 tablespoon granulated sugar, for rolling
Marshmallow Buttercream Filling
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 7 ounce marshmallow creme or fluff

Method
 

Ginger Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and molasses, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the molasses mixture. Mix until fully combined.
  6. Shape the dough into 1-inch sized balls, rolling them into the granulated sugar.
  7. Place the cookies a couple of inches apart onto the lined baking sheet, flattening slightly.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, letting them cool before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Marshmallow Buttercream Filling
  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until the butter is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add in the almond extract and salt.
  3. Add in the confectioners' sugar, about 0.5 cup at a time. Once all the sugar is added, mix on high for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Once fully combined, fold the marshmallow creme into the frosting by hand.
  5. Spread the filling on the bottoms of half the cookies and top with the remaining cookies.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.