Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

You’ll also sign up to get new recipes in your inbox. Δ Make sure to try my recipe for Soft Gingerbread Cookies too! This recipe is made in partnership with my friends over at Imperial Sugar. Find the FULL RECIPE HERE.

Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla Buttercream

This festive take on a classic soft gingerbread cookie is my take on the popular cookie sold at Trader Joe’s every year at the holidays! Soft gingerbread is my favorite type of gingerbread. Of course I love those cute little gingerbread men, but they never seem to be as delicious as I want them to be. A soft gingerbread cookie is a lot like a snickerdoodle with a bit more spice! And of course you have that rich, molasses flavor that is a must in gingerbread!

Why Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies?

Why not?? Why have one cookie when you can have two…plus the addition of creamy, sweet filling on the inside. They’re basically a whole dessert! The buttercream pairs beautifully with the spiced gingerbread cookie. You could even use a delicious cream cheese frosting as well, that would be such a great pairing! These are a fun way to switch up your usual Christmas Cookies.

Ingredients

For the full recipe and list of ingredients CLICK HERE.

Butter at room temperatureGranulated sugar1 egg plus 1 egg yolkMolassesBaking sodaKosher saltGround gingerGround cinnamonGround clovesAll purpose flourCoarse Turbinado sugarFillingButter at room temperaturePowdered sugarMilk

Steps

FULL RECIPE CAN BE FOUND HERE

Making the Soft Gingerbread Cookies

The key to making your gingerbread soft is the ratio of ingredients. Adding an egg yolk along with a full egg makes the cookies chewy and soft. The amount of molasses matters paired with the correct amounts of sugar and flour.

How To Get Evenly Shaped and Sized Cookies?

This is simple and is great for this recipe as well as all cookie recipes!

Variations:

Use cream cheese frosting instead of buttercream! That would be a delicious combo!Add in a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the frosting for a cinnamon buttercream filling!Coat the filling edges with some mini chocolate chips, coconut or sprinkles for a festive and pretty touch!