Gingerbread Orange Cream Sandwiches

Gingerbread Orange Cream Sandwiches - A Delicious Holiday Treat
Gingerbread Orange Cream Sandwiches are a perfect holiday treat that will leave your taste buds craving for more. This dessert is a perfect combination of gingerbread and orange cream, which makes it a unique and delicious dessert. The recipe is easy to follow, and the ingredients are readily available in your kitchen.
Ingredients (for 6 servings):

For the Gingerbread Cookies:

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

For the Orange Cream Filling:

- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest

Cooking Tips:

- Make sure to use unsalted butter for the gingerbread cookies to control the salt content.
- Use a cookie cutter to make the cookies uniform in size and shape.
- Chill the dough before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading.
- Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to whip the cream for the filling.

Cooking Process:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture and mix well.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
6. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Cut out the cookies using a cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
10. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

For the Orange Cream Filling:

1. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
2. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
3. Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Assembly:

1. Pipe the orange cream filling onto the bottom of one cookie.
2. Top with another cookie to make a sandwich.
3. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
4. Serve and enjoy!
Appearance and Taste:
Gingerbread Orange Cream Sandwiches are a beautiful dessert that looks as good as it tastes. The gingerbread cookies are soft and chewy, while the orange cream filling is light and fluffy. The combination of gingerbread and orange cream creates a unique and delicious flavor that is perfect for the holiday season.
Type of Dish: Dessert Sandwich
Main Ingredients: Gingerbread Cookies, Orange Cream Filling, Orange Zest