Isn’t it crazy that it’s already almost Thanksgiving?!
I know, I know. Time goes by super fast when you’re super busy (which I have been with culinary classes and work etc)…but like, WHAT?
How is it that December is less than two weeks away? I literally feel like I blinked in August and now it’s almost Winter.
I’m not complaining, because this is my favorite season everrr. So much pie. And coziness. But still, it just snuck up on me!
I’m so excited because I’m the youngest of my momma’s four kids, and we are rarely ever in the same place at the same time (one of my sisters lives in Spain, one lives in Indiana, and the oldest–my brother– is actually close by but uber busy all the time). BUT this Christmas, we’re all going to be home!
We’re taking a sibling trip (plus two of us are bringing our significant others) to Yosemite for a few days right before Christmas. I cannot wait! We’re going to stay in a tent cabin and go on hikes and such. Maybe ski! It’s something to really look forward to when I’m feelin’ that end of the semester grind <yes, even in culinary school we have finals haha>.
So, these cookies! I wanted to find a recipe that was similar to one of my favorite store-bought cookies (one of the veryyy few. I’m usually a homemade cookie advocate). Carr’s Ginger Lemon Sandwich Cookies are like almost perfect. Tangy, sweet, delicious.
I love ginger snaps, but I actually prefer chewier cookies. So I wanted to replicate those flavors, but with a chewy texture! These guys are the perfect little snack for a cold night! Dip them in some tea or coffee, and there’s nothing better. 🙂
Ingredients: (Recipe adapted from CHOW)
Cookies:
3/4 cup sugar (plus another 1/3 c for rolling)
12 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
1 egg
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp molasses
1/4 cup chopped candied ginger
2 cups ap flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling:
2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1-2 drops lemon oil
Cookies: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and the sugar on medium high until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add in the egg and molasses and mix until incorporated. Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low until the dough just comes together. Fold in the candied ginger. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Put 1/3 cup sugar in a small bowl. Scoop the dough onto parchment lined baking sheets. Roll the dough in the sugar, and then bake for 6 minutes. Rotate the pans, and bake another 6 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack before filling.
Filling: While the cookies are baking, beat together all the filling ingredients in your stand mixer with the paddle attachment until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
Assembly: Pipe a small round of filling onto one cookie, and sandwich with another. Repeat process until all the cookies are filled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
And there ya have it. Perfect little sandwich cookies with so much flavor!
I really can’t get over how fast this year is coming to an end. I’m already halfway done with my Baking & Pastry certificate. How?! Can’t wait for the holidays! 😀
The theme this month is Ginger! Dried and ground, candied, fresh–if you like ginger in your cookies you have come to the right place! If you are a blogger and want to join in the fun, contact Laura at thespicedlife AT gmail DOT com and she will get you added to our Facebook group, where we discuss our cookies and share links.
Ginger Curry Sugar Cookies from The Spiced Life
Favourite Gingerbread Cookies from What Smells So Good?
Vegan Ginger Cookies with Cardamom from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Ginger Chocolate Ninja Cookies from NinjaBaking
Buttery Ginger Shortbread Cookies from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Pepparkakor– Swedish Ginger Cookies from A Baker’s House
Oat, Orange and Ginger Crisps from Made with Love
Séches aux Gingembre from Food Lust People Love
Ginger Sour Cream Cookies from Basic N Delicious
Ginger Molasses Cutout Cookies from Magnolia Days
Chewy Ginger Cookies from Spiceroots
Ginger and lemon are so nice together and your sandwich cookies are perfectly made. Enjoy your sibling trip! I am jealous– I am one of four (grown up) kids and I won’t be with the rest of the family this Christmas. Luckily I have my own two little munchkins who will bring as much Christmas joy as anyone needs!
Thank you Holly! It is always a nice treat when the whole fam can get together. 🙂 I can’t wait!
Gorgeous cookies, Sophie! Congratulations on replicating the lovely Carr’s version…So sweet (and wonderful, too) that you are close to your siblings and get to celebrate the holidays together =)
Thank you Kim!
Nice to see I’m not the only one that time is sneaking up on. It’s crazy how it slips away so quickly. One thing I know is that it would be wonderful to savor the moments of enjoying these cookies.
Haha thanks Renee! I’m glad you feel the same way too! Where does the time go?!
I really like the sound of your cookie, yum lemon and ginger. have a fun trip with your family.
Thanks Jill! 😀
Those are gorgeous–I would love t try them!
Thank you Laura!!
I always love it when I catch up with all my siblings at my Dad’s home. Have a very fun trip. Your cookies as usual are gorgeous and delicious.
Thank you Ansh! 😀
Nice cookies…. Have a fun trip.. Nothing better than spending some quality time with the siblings…
Thanks Shilpi! I’m really excited! 😀
Wow, simply gorgeous! How nice to be going to Yosemite too. I bet it will be so beautiful. What a wonderful place. Bring the cookies!
Thank you Karen!
Your sibling trip sounds like great fun, Sophie, and a wonderful way to enjoy each other’s company. I’ll bet you will be the favorite sibling when you bring a batch of your beautiful lemon filled ginger cookies!
Haha thanks Stacy! 😀 I’ll definitely be baking something fun to take with us!
Oh deary me, these are making crave a ginger snap. I’ve always wanted to try ginger and lemon cookies and looking at these photo’s I think I may try them very soon, they look awesome!
Thank you Laura!
Oh these sound divine! I love sandwich cookies and lemon and ginger work so well together!
Thank you Heather! 😀
I love the combo of ginger and lemon! Yum!
Thanks Sarah!
my dad would like these
love akina