Name: Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature); 1 cup brown sugar (packed); 1 large egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup turbinado sugar or large crystal sugar; 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups powdered sugar; 7 ounces Marshmallow Cream

When it comes to holiday baking, few treats represent the cozy, spiced flavors of the season quite likegingerbread sandwich cookies. These delectable cookies feature soft gingerbread rounds paired with a fluffy marshmallow filling, making them perfect for sharing or savoring with a glass of milk. Here’s how you can recreate these delightful treats in your kitchen, along with some tips, tricks, and answers to frequently asked questions.

A stack of gingerbread sandwich cookies with white cream filling is arranged on a wooden surface. One cookie is leaning against the stack. A red plaid cloth is partially visible in the background.

These gingerbread sandwich cookies offer a fun twist on traditional holiday baking, combining the warm, spicy essence of classic gingerbread with a luxuriously smoothmarshmallow cream filling. What’s not better with a filling??

The cookies themselves strike a perfect balance of flavors, featuring molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, while the turbinado sugar coating adds a subtle crunch that contrasts beautifully with their soft, chewy interior.

These cookiescan be made ahead and frozenfor up to three months unassembled, or stored for up to a week in the refrigerator once filled, making them perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, orthoughtful homemade gifts..

The combination of the rich, spicy cookies with the sweet, creamy filling creates an indulgent treat that captures the essence of holiday baking while offering something a little different than traditional gingerbread.

A plate of homemade sandwich cookies with creamy filling, sprinkled with sugar, displayed on a wooden table. In the background, more cookies rest on a baking tray.

Why You’ll Love This Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Yummy Filling:Spiced cookie layers with a pillowy marshmallow filling — an amazing flavor and texture combo that sets these cookies apart from standard holiday treats.
Make Ahead:The recipe offers excellent flexibility for busy holiday schedules. The cookies can be frozen for up to three months unassembled, the filling can be made a day ahead, and you can even customize the filling by substituting cream cheese frosting or buttercream to suit different tastes.
Gift Idea:The sparkly sugar coating and the fluffy filling make these festive gingerbread cookies a great choice for gift giving!
Fan Favorite:These cookies disappear quickly wherever I take them! I think it’s the combination of traditional spices with the filling. It’s agreat cookie recipeif you want to serve something familiar yet unexpected at your holiday celebrations.

🎁 One of our family’s holiday traditions is making lots ofgingerbread cookies for gifting. We all look forward to it and can’t wait to break out the ingredients!

Recipe Ingredients

Butter
Brown sugar
Egg
Molasses
All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Salt
Ground spices —ginger, cinnamon, and cloves
Turbinado sugar —or large crystal sugar

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

A tray with several ginger molasses sandwich cookies filled with cream, including a white plate holding a stack of these cookies. The tray is lined with parchment paper, and a red plaid cloth is partially visible in the corner.

How to Make Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

A metal mixing bowl containing a well-kneaded ball of brown dough sits on a light-colored surface. The dough appears smooth and evenly blended, likely for baking purposes.

A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds nine evenly spaced cookie dough balls, sprinkled with coarse sugar.

Step 1:Mix up the dough according to the directions in the recipe card below.

Step 2:Roll the dough into 1 to 1.5-inch balls or cookie scoop. Roll the dough in the turbinado or sparkling sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart.

A hand holding a metal measuring cup gently presses down on freshly baked, sugar-coated cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Several cookies remain unpressed, showcasing their cracked tops and coarse sugar texture.

A baking tray lined with parchment paper holds several freshly baked brown cookies sprinkled with coarse sugar. The cookies have a cracked surface and are spaced out evenly. The tray is on a light surface.

Step 3:Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges begin to brown and the centers are set. When the cookies come out of the oven, use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to gently press the cookies down flat.

Step 4:Let the cookies cool completely. Make the filling following the directions in the recipe card below.

Step 5:When the cookies are cooled, match them with a mate according to size. Take one cookie and place a few tablespoons of the filling in the center on the flat bottom of the cookie. Take the mate and place it on top (flat sides together) and press it until the filling comes to the edge of the cookies.

Recipe FAQs

Can I freeze these cookies?

Yes! Freeze unassembled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and assemble with fresh filling when ready to serve.

Can I use a different type of sugar for rolling?

Turbinado sugar adds a delightful crunch, but you can substitute sanding sugar or granulated sugar if needed.

What’s the best way to flatten the cookies?

Using the bottom of a glass or a flat measuring cup works perfectly. Press gently to maintain the chewy texture.

Can I make the filling ahead of time?

Yes, the filling can be made up to a day in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature before using.

Are there alternatives to marshmallow cream?

For a different flavor, try a cream cheese frosting or a simple buttercream.

Expert Tips

Room Temperature Ingredients:Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for both the cookies and filling. This helps create a smooth, cohesive texture.
Molasses Quality:Opt forunsulphured molassesfor a robust yet mellow flavor.
Even Rolling:Use a cookie scoop for uniformly sized cookies, ensuring even baking.
Filling Consistency:If the marshmallow filling feels too thick,add a teaspoon of milkto achieve a smoother texture.
Storage:Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let refrigerated cookies sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Try These Other Festive Gingerbread Treats

Gingerbread treats are particularly appealing during the holiday season becauseanything gingerbread flavoredjust defines the festive season! Here are some of my family’s favorite gingerbread yummies:

Gingerbread cakeis an easy cake to make and take to any event, and it’s always very popular!
For traditional fun, we LOVE makinggingerbread houseseach holiday season and make quite an event out of it.
And the Christmas season isn’t quite done until we tackle the project of masses ofperfectly soft gingerbread cookiesfor munching and gifting!