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Chewy Ginger Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Servings 18 cookies
Author Sarah Mir

Ingredients

Chewy Ginger Cookies

  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temp
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp allspice

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • ½ cup cream cheese (room temp)
  • ¼ cup butter (room temp)
  • ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar (see note)

Instructions

Chewy Ginger Cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 325F and line two cookies sheets with parchment paper
  • Beat the butter and sugar till light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes
  • Now add in the egg and molasses and beat till combined.
  • Sift in the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. 
  • Mix in on low speed until just incorporated
  • Shape into tbsp sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet two inches apart
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, cool completely. 

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Beat the cream cheese, butter, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy - about 2 minutes
  • Add the powdered sugar (start with half cup), beat until just incorporated and taste for sweetness
  • Adjust powdered sugar if needed then beat on medium until light and fluffy 3-4 minutes
  • Place a spoonful in the middle of an upside cookie (i.e. on the flat side) and sandwich together. Repeat until all the cookie sandwiches have been made

Notes

  • the recipe calls for a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, I used my regular handheld mixer and adjusted times a little.
  • these cookies were made without allspice powder, but I am positive that they would be ever more delicious with it!
  • I also adjusted the icing sugar quantity a little and found I loved it at ¾ cup, but others preferred it a little sweeter. Tweak according to your preferences :)