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Spiced Sandwich Cookies

Deliciously spiced sandwich cookies filled with creamy frosting, perfect for gatherings and cozy winter evenings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until everything is just combined.
Baking
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Filling and Assembly
  1. While cookies cool, whip the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well blended.
  2. Once cookies are cool, spread the cream cheese filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie.
  3. Repeat until all cookies are filled, and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze wrapped individually for up to three months. For thicker cookies, chill the dough before baking.