Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

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By Katie

December 18, 2024

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These Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies are soft, chewy and so delicious! Filled with Cinnamon Buttercream, they are the ultimate holiday treat, combining the warm spices of gingerbread with the cinnamon-sugar charm of classic gingerdoodles.

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This recipe is my ever popular Gingerdoodle cookie recipe but baked into smaller cookies and filled with a cinnamon buttercream. These gingerdoodle cookie sandwiches are the best Christmas cookies for so many reasons. They bring together the deep, rich flavor of molasses and warm spices, creating a soft gingerbread cookie with just the right balance of sweetness. The cinnamon buttercream adds a creamy frosting layer that makes every bite irresistible. These cookies are perfect for the holiday season but versatile enough to enjoy year-round. They store well in an airtight container, making them a great make-ahead recipe for your next gathering or holiday party.

A variety of baking ingredients, perfect for gingerdoodle cookies, are arranged neatly on a marble surface: butter, sugar, flour, an egg, milk, vanilla extract, baking powder, and spices.

Ingredients Needed for Ginger-Doodle Sandwich Cookies

The ingredients are straightforward, common pantry ingredients. Be sure to check out the variations list for some fun ideas. Here’s what you’ll need to make these delicious cookies:

Butter (softened): Helps create a rich, chewy cookie.
Granulated sugar and brown sugar: Adds sweetness and keeps the cookies soft.
Molasses: Brings that deep, rich flavor essential for gingerbread cookies.
Egg and vanilla extract: For binding and flavor.
Spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves): The perfect blend for warm, cozy cookies.
All-purpose flour: The base for the dough.
Baking soda and salt: Ensures the cookies rise and taste balanced.
Cinnamon buttercream: A simple mix of butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, and cinnamon.

Variations

Swap turbinado sugar for granulated sugar when rolling for a slightly crunchy texture.
Use cream cheese frosting instead of buttercream for a tangy twist.
Add a little bit of orange zest to the filling for a bright citrus note.
Make mini cookie sandwiches for smaller portions.

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How to Make Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

For full recipe details, including ingredient measurements, see the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here are my step by step directions for making and assembling Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Prep your cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Cream the Butter + Sugars

In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

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An electric mixer skillfully blends butter and sugar with the rich essence of gingerdoodle cookies in a clear glass bowl.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

Stir in egg, vanilla extract, and molasses. Whip 1-2 minutes or until it turns a light brown color.

Molasses being poured into a glass bowl with ginger cookie dough and egg on a kitchen counter.

The electric mixer whirrs, seamlessly blending the brown cookie dough for delicious gingerdoodle sandwich cookie in a glass bowl.

4. Add in Dry Ingredients

Stir in remaining ingredients (spices, salt, baking soda and flour) and mix until dry ingredients are just combined.

A clear glass bowl contains flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and other powdered ingredients needed for gingerdoodle sandwich cookies, with a whisk nearby on a marble countertop.

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5. Roll + Coat in Sugar

Roll a heaping tablespoon of dough into a ball, and coat in granulated sugar.

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6. Bake

Place sugared dough balls on prepared baking sheet. Bake 7-9 minutes or until outside looks cooked (lightly golden brown) but inside is still soft and gooey. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

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A hand holds a sugar-coated dough ball over a mixing bowl filled with cookie dough, ready to be transformed into gingerdoodles. Nearby, a whisk and two wooden boards rest on the marble surface alongside a bowl of sugar.

7. Make the Cinnamon Sugar Filling

While the cookies are cooling, make the buttercream filling. In a small bowl, using an electric hand mixer, mix butter, sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream and cinnamon together until a thick and smooth frosting forms.

A glass bowl with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and butter sits on a marble surface. Three copper spoons rest nearby, while hazelnut shortbread cookies tempt from a wooden plate in the background.

A hand mixing hazelnut shortbread cookie dough in a glass bowl with an electric mixer, next to a wooden board with freshly baked cookies.

8. Time to Assemble!

Spread frosting on one cookie and top with another to create the sandwiches.

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Storage + Make Ahead Directions

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

To Make Ahead: These cookies are a great make-ahead recipe. Bake the cookies and prepare the buttercream up to 2 days ahead. Assemble before serving.

To Freeze: You can freeze both the cookie dough and the assembled sandwiches. For the dough, roll into cookie balls, freeze on a cookie sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. For the sandwiches, wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

Two ginger cookies with cream filling rest on a beige plate, accompanied by a green cloth and a dried orange slice in the background, reminiscent of hazelnut shortbread's rich, nutty charm.

I hope you make these chewy ginger sandwich cookies for a holiday season treat that’s sure to get rave reviews! With their chewy texture, cinnamon buttercream, and deep molasses flavor, these cookies are perfect for a cookie exchange, gifting, entertaining, or just savoring with a cup of coffee. The printable recipe card is below. Merry Christmas, friends! 🙂

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