Ginger Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Frosting

Recipe by: Margaret Orr, collectivelycarolina.com

These spiced ginger cookies are filled with a tart lemon frosting and rolled in sparkling sugar to create a festive treat for any holiday!

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Cookies:

1 1/2 c. butter

2 c. granulated sugar

1/2 c. molasses

2 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. ginger

2 tsp. cinnamon

4 c. flour

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Frosting:

1 stick of butter

2-3 Tbsp lemon juice

2-3 Tbsp milk

3 c. powdered sugar

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Cookies:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in eggs, molasses, baking soda, salt, and spices, mix well. Slowly add in the flour. Beat the entire mixture until combined.
Using a cookie scoop, scoop cookie dough balls one at a time and drop them onto the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 for 8-12 minutes.

Frosting:

Beat butter, lemon juice, and half of the powdered sugar together with an electric mixer. Continue to add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
Spread 1-2tbsp of frosting to sandwich 2 of the cooled ginger cookies together, and repeat until there are no remaining cookies.
Roll edges in coarse sugar if desired.

Recipe Notes: Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.