Gingersnap Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Filling Recipe
"These ginger cookies have plenty of ginger flavor thanks to blackstrap molasses and both ground and crystallized ginger. They are sandwiched around a lemon cream that gets a triple dose of lemon from zest, juice, and extract. Make them for a fancy holiday cookie plate, a dinner party, or a host gift. What to buy: Crystallized ginger makes these spicy cookies extra-gingery. Look for it at supermarkets or specialty stores. If you can’t find it in the baking section, check the Asian-products aisle. Blackstrap is the darkest and most flavorful style of molasses, contributing a rich, deep flavor to these snaps. Lighter molasses can be substituted, but use blackstrap for the best color and flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups flour
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1 tablespoon ground ginger
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2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup plus 3/4 cup sugar
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12 tablespoons butter
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1 egg
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
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2 tablespoons crystallized ginger
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2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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6 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon lemon extract
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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