Name: Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies w/ Marshmallow Buttercream
Ingredients: 3/4 cup softened butter: This provides richness and moisture to the cookies, helping them achieve a soft texture.; 1 cup brown sugar: Brown sugar adds depth of flavor with its molasses content, contributing to the cookie’s chewiness.; 1 egg: The egg acts as a binding agent, helping to hold the cookie together and create a tender crumb.; 1/4 cup molasses: Essential for the characteristic flavor, molasses is what gives these cookies their distinctive taste and color.; 1 tsp ginger: Ground ginger brings a warm and spicy note typical of traditional ginger cookies.; 1 tsp cinnamon: Cinnamon adds an aromatic sweetness that complements the molasses perfectly.; 2 tsp baking soda: This leavening agent ensures the cookies rise properly in the oven.; 1/4 tsp salt: Salt enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness of the cookies.; 2 1/4 cups flour: All-purpose flour provides the structure needed for the cookies while allowing them to remain soft.

Description

Delicious Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Marshmallow Buttercream: soft, spiced cookies filled with creamy, fluffy sweetness for a perfect treat.

Ingredients

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3/4 cup softened butter: This provides richness and moisture to the cookies, helping them achieve a soft texture.
1 cup brown sugar: Brown sugar adds depth of flavor with its molasses content, contributing to the cookie’s chewiness.
1 egg: The egg acts as a binding agent, helping to hold the cookie together and create a tender crumb.
1/4 cup molasses: Essential for the characteristic flavor, molasses is what gives these cookies their distinctive taste and color.
1 tsp ginger: Ground ginger brings a warm and spicy note typical of traditional ginger cookies.
1 tsp cinnamon: Cinnamon adds an aromatic sweetness that complements the molasses perfectly.
2 tsp baking soda: This leavening agent ensures the cookies rise properly in the oven.
1/4 tsp salt: Salt enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness of the cookies.
2 1/4 cups flour: All-purpose flour provides the structure needed for the cookies while allowing them to remain soft.

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 3/4 cup softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
Add egg and molasses: Next, incorporate 1 egg and 1/4 cup molasses into the creamed mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.
Stir in dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients: 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 1/4 cups flour. Stir until just combined; do not overmix to keep the cookies tender.
Form cookie dough balls: With your hands, form small balls of dough (about 1 tablespoon in size). Roll each ball in sugar for added sweetness and a sparkling finish, then place them onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed and slightly golden. They may look a little underbaked; don’t worry—they will firm up as they cool.