Gingerbread Snowflake Sandwiches

Gingerbread Snowflake Sandwiches - A Festive Treat for the Holidays
Gingerbread Snowflake Sandwiches are a delightful and festive treat that will add a touch of holiday cheer to any gathering. These delicious sandwiches are made with soft and chewy gingerbread cookies that are filled with a creamy and sweet frosting. The combination of spicy gingerbread and creamy frosting is simply irresistible.
Ingredients (makes 12 sandwiches):

For the gingerbread cookies:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 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 frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp milk

Cooking tips:

- Make sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Use a snowflake cookie cutter to cut out the cookies for a festive touch.
- Let the cookies cool completely before adding the frosting.

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg and beat until well combined.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use a snowflake cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. To make the frosting, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until smooth and creamy.
9. Spread a generous amount of frosting on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to make a sandwich.
Appearance and taste:
Gingerbread Snowflake Sandwiches are a beautiful and festive treat that will impress your guests. The cookies are soft and chewy with a spicy gingerbread flavor that is perfectly balanced by the sweet and creamy frosting. The snowflake shape adds a touch of whimsy and makes these sandwiches a perfect addition to any holiday gathering.
Type of dish: Dessert sandwich
Main ingredients: Gingerbread cookies, frosting, butter