Gingerbread Hot Cocoa Cookie Sandwiches
Gingerbread Hot Cocoa Cookie Sandwiches are the ultimate festive treat, combining the warm spices of gingerbread with a rich cocoa filling. These delightful cookie sandwiches offer a cozy taste of winter in every bite, perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet nights by the fire. Easy to make and beautiful to serve, they’re sure to become a favorite in your holiday baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookie sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- While cooling, beat powdered sugar with milk until smooth for filling.
- Assemble by spreading filling between two cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape. Customize fillings with flavored creams or crushed candies for variety.