Description
Ginger Cream Pies are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy ginger molasses cookies and light, fluffy frosting made with vegan marshmallows. This irresistible dessert offers a perfect balance of warm spices and sweet creaminess, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive holiday celebrations. Easy to make and utterly delicious, these sandwich cookies are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Enjoy them alongside a hot beverage or as a fun snack at parties!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup vegan marshmallow cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 – 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool before frosting: beat together softened butter and sugar with vegan marshmallow cream until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar for desired sweetness.
- Spread frosting on one cookie’s flat side and top with another cookie to form sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg