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Christmas Chocolate Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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These Christmas Chocolate Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies are festive, flavorful treats perfect for holiday celebrations. Featuring rich gingerbread spiced cookies filled with a creamy chocolate ganache, these sandwich cookies combine classic holiday flavors with a smooth, decadent filling. Soft yet slightly crisp gingerbread cookies are perfectly balanced with a luscious chocolate cream, making them a delightful addition to any holiday cookie tray.

Ingredients

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Gingerbread Cookies

  • 3 and 1/2 cups (438g) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 10 Tablespoons (2/3 cup; 142g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup (160ml; about 200g) molasses
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping & Filling

  • 3 Tablespoons (23g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup (120g) semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and ground cloves until thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to form a dough.
  2. Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two disks, wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This chilling step is essential to firm up the dough for easier rolling and to enhance the cookie texture.
  3. Roll and Cut Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter (about 2 inches), cut out cookies and place them about 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  4. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set and just beginning to brown. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Make the Chocolate Ganache Filling: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat just until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the semi-sweet chocolate morsels in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool and thicken slightly at room temperature.
  6. Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Once cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe the chocolate ganache evenly onto the flat side of half of the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies, gently pressing together to create sandwiches.
  7. Dust with Confectioners’ Sugar: Lightly dust the assembled cookies with confectioners’ sugar for a festive finish. Store the sandwich cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • Be sure to chill the dough well to prevent spreading during baking and to maintain the cookie shape.
  • Use room temperature egg and butter to ensure proper mixing and texture of the dough.
  • The chocolate ganache filling can be flavored with a splash of vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon for extra holiday flair.
  • Store cookies in a single layer to avoid smudging the ganache filling.
  • For a dairy-free variation, substitute butter with vegan margarine and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.

Keywords: Christmas cookies, gingerbread cookies, chocolate ganache, holiday baking, sandwich cookies, festive treats

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