Description
Soft and chewy spiced gingerbread cookies filled with a creamy white chocolate buttercream. A festive holiday treat that stays tender for days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (285 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (175 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (95 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (105 g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, for rolling
- 3 oz (85 g) white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in the molasses, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne pepper until fragrant.
- Add the egg and beat until fully combined. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually stir into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls, roll until smooth, then coat in granulated sugar. Place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft. Cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Melt white chocolate and let cool slightly. Beat remaining butter until creamy, add chocolate, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Spread filling on the bottom of one cookie and press another on top to assemble.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Chilling Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies, holiday cookies, spiced cookies, Christmas baking, sandwich cookies