Chai Spiced Gingerbread Sandwiches

Chai Spiced Gingerbread Sandwiches - A Delicious Holiday Treat
Chai Spiced Gingerbread Sandwiches are a perfect holiday treat that will leave your taste buds craving for more. These sandwiches are a perfect blend of warm spices and gingerbread flavors that will make your holiday season even more special. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.
Ingredients (for 6 servings):

For the Gingerbread Cookies:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg

For the Chai Spiced Cream Cheese Filling:

- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg and beat until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out the cookies using a cookie cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Let the cookies cool completely.
7. To make the filling, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined.
8. Spread the filling on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to make a sandwich.
9. Serve and enjoy!
Appearance and Taste:
Chai Spiced Gingerbread Sandwiches are a beautiful and festive treat that will impress your guests. The cookies are soft and chewy with a perfect blend of warm spices and gingerbread flavors. The filling is creamy and sweet with a hint of chai spices that complement the cookies perfectly. These sandwiches are a perfect addition to any holiday party or gathering.
Type of Dish: Dessert Sandwiches
Main Ingredients: Gingerbread Cookies, Chai Spiced Cream Cheese Filling, Warm Spices.