Frosted Molasses Ginger Sandwich Cookies

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I use a doughnut cutter to make these. They have icing in between.

Submitted by Ruthann
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Additional Time:
9 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 cup margarine

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup molasses

  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 3 tablespoons boiling water

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon margarine

  • 3 tablespoons boiling water

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses until well blended. Dissolve the baking soda in boiling water; stir into the molasses mixture. Gradually mix in the flour to make a smooth dough. Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into circles using a 3 inch round cutter. Cut a smaller 1 inch circle out of half of the cookies. It is easier to cut the center hole after the cookies have been placed onto the cookie sheets. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

  3. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to darken. Allow cookies to cool completely before sandwiching. Frost solid cookies and place a cookie with the center hole on top.

  4. To make the frosting: Beat 1 tablespoon of margarine and water together. Blend in the ginger and salt. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until the desired consistency is reached. Sandwich between cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262 Calories
8g Fat
45g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 242mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 133mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.