GINGER CREME SANDWICH COOKIES

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With a lemony filling, these spiced cookies go over big because they have old-fashioned, comfort-food appeal. Your party guests will snatch them up! - Carol Walston, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons lemon extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork, forming a crisscross pattern. Bake until set (do not overbake), 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients until smooth. Spread over bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Saraiki Munda 110
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I can't wait to try these cookies!


Doris Flora
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Yum! These cookies are so good.


Sure Stha
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These cookies are amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


David Estelle
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a hit with my family and friends.


Michael Foreman
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These cookies are delicious! The ginger flavor is perfect.


Mobaidi Obaidi
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.


Mutyabwa Peter
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These cookies are super easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time. They're also really affordable to make, which is always a plus.


Kyla Smith
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I'm not usually a fan of ginger, but I decided to give these cookies a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The ginger flavor is subtle and not overpowering. It's the perfect complement to the creamy filling.


adimoha Patrick
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I've been looking for a good ginger creme sandwich cookie recipe for a while now, and I think I've finally found it. These cookies are everything I was hoping for and more. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor.


md Rakib mall
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the fact that they're not too sweet. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Rana Salar
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These cookies are AMAZING! I've never had a ginger creme sandwich cookie before, but I'm definitely a fan now. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the creme filling is creamy and flavorful. I love the little bit of ginger in the cookies, too. It give