Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) for frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese (brick style, full fat)
- 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
- 1/4 teaspoon salt for frosting
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, ginger powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses, vanilla extract, and egg to the butter mixture; beat well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mix followed by rolled oats.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 9 minutes until edges are golden.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar until desired sweetness is reached.
- Once cookies cool completely, spread frosting between two cookies to form sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg