Ginger Cookie Sandwiches with Orange Buttercream
Delicious Ginger Cookie Sandwiches with Orange Buttercream frosting. Super simple! Requires 1 bowl and ~30 minutes. Vegan/dairy-free options in the notes.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter ((softened* // 1 stick equals 1/2 cup) )
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 medium egg*
- 1/4 scant cup molasses
- 1 1/2 scant cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp each ground cinnamon and ginger
- 1/2 cup butter ((softened* // 1 stick equals 1/2 cup) )
- 2 1/2 -3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 large orange ((zested))
- 2 -3 Tbsp orange juice
Steps
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C). In a bowl, cream butter. Then add sugar and egg and mix again. Add molasses and mix until well combined.
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Add flour, salt, baking soda and spices to a sifter and gradually sift over wet ingredients while mixing. Beat until well combined, scraping sides as needed.
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Chill dough for 10-15 minutes while oven continues to preheat.
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Scoop rounded 1 Tablespoon balls of dough onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet – press down slightly with your finger to flatten. (Rolling in sugar is optional, but not necessary.)
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Bake for 9-11 minutes, being careful not to over bake. Cook completely on a cooling rack and then prepare buttercream by creaming butter and zest, then adding in powdered sugar in 1/2 cup measurements. Thin out to desired consistency with orange juice. Mix until well combined and fluffy, scraping down sides as needed.
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Once cookies are cooled, place a generous amount of buttercream on the bottom of half the cookies and top with the other half (you will have leftover frosting). Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. However, they’re best when served fresh.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| butter | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| sugar | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| egg* | 1 medium | - | - |
| scant cup molasses | 0.25 | - | - |
| scant cups unbleached all-purpose flour | 0.5 | - | - |
| pinch salt | 1 | - | - |
| baking soda | 0.5 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| each ground cinnamon and ginger | 1 tsp | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 175 |
| butter | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| -3 cups powdered sugar | 1 | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 8.000 |
| orange | 1 large | - | - |
| -3 Tbsp orange juice | 2 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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