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Cozy Molasses Cream Pie Cookies

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Soft, spiced molasses cookies stuffed with a luscious, tangy cream pie filling. These easy holiday cookies look fancy but are surprisingly simple to make, offering a perfect contrast of warm spices and cool, creamy filling.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (110g) unsulphured molasses (not blackstrap)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Additional granulated sugar for rolling (about ¼ cup)
  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup (160ml) heavy whipping cream, cold

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Scrape down sides.
  3. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until well combined (mixture may look slightly separated).
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  5. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Place additional granulated sugar in a small bowl. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and roll into balls. Roll each ball in sugar until fully coated.
  8. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and tops look slightly crackled (centers will be soft).
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. While cookies cool, make filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
  11. In a separate clean bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  12. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until light, fluffy, and smooth.
  13. Once cookies are completely cool, pair them by size. Using a piping bag or small spoon, place a generous dollop of cream filling on the flat side of one cookie.
  14. Gently press another cookie on top (flat side down) to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
  15. For best results, chill assembled cookies in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading. Don’t overbake; cookies should look soft in centers when removed from oven. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Store assembled cookies in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Unfilled cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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