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Gingerbread Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

December 10, 2015 by lauren.kelly 38 Comments

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A creamy, chocolate filling layered in between two soft and light gingerbread cookies.  These are perfect any time of the year, why save them just for the holidays?

Healthier Gingerbread Chocolate Sandwich Cookies from Lauren Kelly Nutrition #ChristmasWeek

So in all of my research, I realize that there are two schools of thought when it comes to gingerbread cookies.  You either like them crispy or soft.  There doesn’t seem to be any in between with these cookies?  Or is it just me?

Me? I am soft gingerbread cookie lover.  But with that being said, I wouldn’t turn down a crispy one.  Let’s not get crazy!

Check out how soft these babies are…

Healthier Gingerbread Chocolate Sandwich Cookies from Lauren Kelly Nutrition #ChristmasWeek

I rolled half of the cookies in sugar but you can roll them all the way if you’d like.  Or you can leave it off as well, they are sweet enough on their own.  But the sugar does make them look even prettier!

Healthier Gingerbread Chocolate Sandwich Cookies from Lauren Kelly Nutrition #ChristmasWeek

Healthier Gingerbread Chocolate Sandwich Cookies from Lauren Kelly Nutrition #ChristmasWeek
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Gingerbread Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Course Dessert
Servings 24 cookies
Author Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Cookies:
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup unrefined brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup dark molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • unrefined sugar for topping optional
  • Sandwich Filling:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, mix butter and sugar until creamed together.
  4. Add applesauce, molasses and vanilla and mix again.
  5. Stir in the flour mixture until soft dough forms.
  6. Drop by spoonful onto ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Optional, gently sprinkle cookie dough with sugar or you can roll cookie dough balls into a bowl of sugar.
  8. Bake about 10 minutes in preheated oven until golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While cookies are cooling, mix ingredients for filling together in a small bowl.
  11. Once cookies have cooled, spread about 1 tablespoon of filling in between 2 cookies.
  12. Store in airtight container for 3-4 days (if they last that long!)

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Comments

  1. Kristen+@+A+Mind+Full+Mom says

    December 10, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Totally with you on SOFT gingerbread cookies. This looks great!!

    Reply
  2. kellie+@+The+Suburban+Soapbox says

    December 10, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    I love these cookies, chocolate and gingerbread for the win!

    Reply
  3. Ginny McMeans says

    December 10, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    Soft, always soft and you made them doubly good. These look fantastic!

    Reply
  4. Angie says

    December 10, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    Those cookies look so soft and perfect! My favorite part of the Christmas season is gingerbread. It’s so wonderful!

    Reply
  5. Karyn says

    December 10, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    There’s just something special about a sandwich cookie! These gingerbread ones sound amazing!

    Reply
  6. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    December 10, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Amen to that – I would never turn down a crispy gingerbread cookie but I definitely prefer them SOFT! These babies are going to be made soon for sure!

    Reply
  7. The Food Hunter says

    December 10, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    they look amazing! I love making sandwich cookies.

    Reply
  8. Brenda@SugarfreeMom says

    December 10, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    I’m a soft gingerbread girl myself so these would be perfect for me!

    Reply
  9. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    December 11, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    What a great flavor combination for the holidays!!

    Reply
  10. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    December 11, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    I like the sugar on the top too. Very pretty!

    Reply
  11. Amy says

    December 11, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Oh my, i bet these have a really nice taste.

    Reply
  12. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

    December 12, 2015 at 12:34 am

    I’m not picky with my gingerbread, I like it soft and I like it crunch! 😉 However, I don’t think I’ve ever tried them as the “bread” in a sandwich cookie – these look excellent.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      December 14, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you Heather!

      Reply
  13. Rose | The Clean Dish says

    December 12, 2015 at 3:54 am

    Ooooh these look terrific! I definitely prefer my gingerbread cookies soft but like you, I wouldn’t turn down the crispy kind 😉 The filling looks amazing! YUM!!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      December 14, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you Rose!

      Reply
  14. Kim Beaulieu says

    December 12, 2015 at 5:51 am

    Lauren, I am SO happy you joined us this year for Christmas Week. These cookies look utterly delightful. I adore Gingerbread Cookies, and YOU! xx

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      December 14, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you so much Kim! I loved being a part of it!! XO

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu says

        December 24, 2015 at 7:07 am

        I hope we get to work together on some things in 2016. Or at the very least we get to hang out at a conference, or two. Happy holidays Lauren. xx

        Reply
        • lauren.kelly says

          December 24, 2015 at 12:04 pm

          Oh my goodness, me too Kim!! Merry Christmas, my dear friend! XO

          Reply
  15. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    December 14, 2015 at 3:38 am

    These cookies are adorable, and I love the sparkling sugar on the outside. I’m with you on the soft cookie side of the house too!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      December 14, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you Karen!

      Reply
  16. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

    December 15, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Mmmmm, these look good! the filling is like a little tongue sticking out and giving itself a lick, lol! Great giveaway!!

    Reply
  17. Catherine says

    December 18, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Dear Lauren, I absolutely love the sound or these little sandwiches. Gingerbread and chocolate is a perfect match. These look wonderful. xo, Catherine

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      December 18, 2015 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks so much Catherine!

      Reply
  18. Kirsten says

    December 22, 2015 at 12:57 am

    Lauren,
    I’m firmly in the soft cookie camp, although my momma taught me never to refuse a homemade cookie so I wouldn’t turn away a crispy one. The box of crispy ones? Makes excellent crumb topping after a spin in the food processor.
    I think the sandwich cookie idea is darling, and that sprinkle of sugar on top is very enticing.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      December 22, 2015 at 1:35 am

      Thank you Kirsten!

      Reply
  19. Angela | Mind Over Batter says

    December 23, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    Though I am not one to discriminate, I do enjoy a soft gingerbread cookie. Now, turning a soft gingerbread cookie it into a sandwich filled with chocolate is just perfection. Perfection.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      December 24, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      I’d never discriminate either Angela 🙂

      Reply
  20. Sandra says

    December 24, 2015 at 6:45 am

    5 stars
    These are totally adorable!! They look like a rustic French Macaron!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      December 24, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Thank you Sandra!

      Reply
  21. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

    December 25, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    Soft and chocolatey – I can’t imagine a more wonderful cookie combination. And then to add gingerbread. Stop me before I make a batch, she says, reaching for the ingredients.

    Reply
  22. Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says

    January 12, 2018 at 5:28 am

    5 stars
    Gorgeous pictures. I made these gingerbread chocolate sandwich cookies for the super bowl party and it was a crowd favorite. I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thanks for sharing, Lauren!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      January 12, 2018 at 5:40 am

      Love that! Thanks so much Jill!

      Reply
  23. Bella Hardy says

    May 30, 2018 at 4:20 am

    Definitely, your gingerbread chocolate sandwich cookies are awesomeness! This is a great recipe Lauren, as you know I made it a short while ago and it was lovely, in fact, have made it again since.

    Reply

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