Description
Mini Gingerbread House Cookie Sandwiches are a festive treat that captures the spirit of the holidays. These delightful cookies feature a spiced gingerbread exterior filled with creamy goodness, perfect for sharing or enjoying alone. The fun of decorating them with colorful candies adds an extra layer of joy, making them ideal for family gatherings or holiday parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 8?10 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form; spread between cookie halves to assemble.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg