How To Make Ginger Cookie Sandwiches with Lemon Mascarpone
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
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Spread a dollop of the lemon mascarpone filling onto the bottom of one cookie. Top with another cookie to make a sandwich.
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Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 430kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 14g
- Cholesterol : 94mg
- Sodium : 221mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 34g
- Protein : 5g
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