GINGER-CREAM SANDWICH COOKIES

Ginger-Cream Sandwich Cookies image

These sandwich cookies are delicious and unique. Enjoy!-Donna Gonda, North Canton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup molasses
1/2 cup milk
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon milk
1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, molasses and milk. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be soft). Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth. Spread over the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.