Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies Recipe – Holiday Treat with Eggnog Frosting
These Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Eggnog Frosting are the ultimate holiday indulgence! Soft, chewy ginger molasses cookies are packed with warm spices and rich molasses flavor, then filled with a luscious eggnog frosting that’s creamy, festive, and perfectly sweet. Ideal for cookie exchanges, Christmas parties, or cozy nights by the fire, these sandwich cookies deliver nostalgic flavor with a gourmet twist. Make a batch ahead—they freeze beautifully and taste even better the next day!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Piping bag or spatula
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup dark molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp eggnog
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Optional Add-ins:
- 2 oz cream cheese
- ½ tsp rum extract or bourbon
- White chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- Whisk dry ingredients in a separate bowl: flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop and roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Make frosting: Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, eggnog, vanilla, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble: Pipe or spread frosting on one cookie, top with another. Optional: drizzle with melted white chocolate.
Notes
- Use dark molasses for richer flavor and color.
- Add a pinch of black pepper for a bold gingerbread kick.
- Chill cookies before assembling to keep frosting firm.
- Let cookies rest overnight for flavors to meld beautifully.
- Store in an airtight container with parchment layers to prevent sticking.