Twin Cities Live - Ginger Sandwich Cookies

Elizabeth Ries is back at Angel Food Bakery with Katy Gerdes to make Ginger Sandwich Cookies! We have paired this with our famous Licorice Ice Cream. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

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Ginger Chew Cookies

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup sugar
10 oz butter, softened
3/8 C molasses
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 Tablespoon baking soda
1/2 Tablespoon cinnamon
3/4 tsp kosher salt
3/4 tsp ginger
3/4 tsp cloves
3/8 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar

DIRECTIONS

Oven @ 325

1) Cream butter, sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.

2) Add egg and mix until smooth.

3) Whisk together dry, add to wet and mix until just combined.

4) Portion and freeze.

5) Pull from freezer (do not need to thaw), roll in sugar, bake until edges are set and tops are cracking, aprox 10-12 minutes. Tap pan on counter when pulled from oven to help cookies fall.

Cream Cheese Frosting

INGREDIENTS

2 lb Cream Cheese, softened
8 oz powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1) Using paddle, lightly beat cream cheese until smooth. Scrape down sides of bowl completely.

2) Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until just combined. Scrape down sides of bowl completely and mix again.

3) Add vanilla, mix lightly to combine.