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    Home » Delicious Desserts » Chewy Ginger Cookies w/ Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting & Oh Sweet Day Cookbook

    4.67 from 9 votes

    Chewy Ginger Cookies w/ Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting & Oh Sweet Day Cookbook

    October 27, 2018 by Sarah Mir · Updated December 17, 2020

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    I learnt something about myself recently that really surprised me. I have always described myself as a Baker, butter and sugar as my primary loves. Then recently I was fortunate enough to receive a review copy of this beautiful cookbook called Oh Sweet Day by Fanny Lam, the talented blogger behind the blog Oh Sweet Day. After much deliberation I decided to make the Chewy Ginger Cookies first - they seem so perfect for Fall! Also I was secretly hoping my kids would not like them and there would be lots for me, but more on that later.

    Chewy Ginger Cookies

    Once the cookies were baked and assembled I wanted to get some quick pictures in before the forecasted rain clouds started rolling in. As I rearranged, clicked, semi-squatted, clicked, crouched, clicked, I felt so incredibly zen. It was a feeling I associate with the transformation of simple ingredients into something utterly different. The feeling of watching bits of chocolate studded dough transforming into perfectly chewy cookies. The aroma of these Chewy Ginger Cookies baking in the oven. Then I had an aha moment and realised that somewhere along the line I have started to love the taking of food pictures as much (or in some cases more) than making the food itself.

    It has been a while since I surprised myself!

    Chewy Ginger Cookies

    Speaking of surprises as I said earlier after much deliberating (this cookbook is practical and gorgeous) I chose these Chewy Ginger Cookies because I suspected they wouldn't be kid-friendly. I know, I am THIS close to getting the Mother of the Year award. Fortunately or unfortunately my kids, their friend who was over, and my in laws are really enjoyed them. They didn't even last 24 hours!

    Chewy Ginger Cookies

    If you are as excited about Chewy Ginger Cookies and great cookbooks as I am hop over to this instagram post to enter for a chance to win a copy! It has lots of great recipes from Cakes to Pies to Breakfast Treats. My Instagram handle is @flourandspiceblog

    Chewy Ginger Cookies

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    4.67 from 9 votes

    Chewy Ginger Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

    Servings: 18 cookies
    Author: Sarah Mir

    Ingredients

    Chewy Ginger Cookies

    • ¾ cup butter softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg, room temp
    • ¼ cup molasses
    • 2 cups flour
    • 2 tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    • ½ tsp ground ginger
    • ¼ tsp allspice

    Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

    • ½ cup cream cheese (room temp)
    • ¼ cup butter (room temp)
    • ½ tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar (see note)

    Instructions

    Chewy Ginger Cookies

    • Preheat the oven to 325F and line two cookies sheets with parchment paper
    • Beat the butter and sugar till light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes
    • Now add in the egg and molasses and beat till combined.
    • Sift in the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. 
    • Mix in on low speed until just incorporated
    • Shape into tbsp sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet two inches apart
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes, cool completely. 

    Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

    • Beat the cream cheese, butter, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy - about 2 minutes
    • Add the powdered sugar (start with half cup), beat until just incorporated and taste for sweetness
    • Adjust powdered sugar if needed then beat on medium until light and fluffy 3-4 minutes
    • Place a spoonful in the middle of an upside cookie (i.e. on the flat side) and sandwich together. Repeat until all the cookie sandwiches have been made

    Notes

    • the recipe calls for a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, I used my regular handheld mixer and adjusted times a little.
    • these cookies were made without allspice powder, but I am positive that they would be ever more delicious with it!
    • I also adjusted the icing sugar quantity a little and found I loved it at ¾ cup, but others preferred it a little sweeter. Tweak according to your preferences 🙂

    Attribution notice: Recipe from Oh Sweet Day! The Celebration Cookbook, reprinted by permission of Front Table Book, an imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc.

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    Comments

    1. Fanny says

      November 18, 2018 at 11:33 pm

      Thank you for this lovely post about my cookbook and this cookie recipe, Sarah! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Sarah H says

      March 20, 2019 at 11:12 am

      If ginger cookies could get any better, it would be when you eat two at a time with cream cheese filling 😛
      Can’t wait to try them!

      Reply
      • sarahjmir@gmail.com says

        March 24, 2019 at 11:50 pm

        ohmigosh! hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

        Reply
    3. Liz says

      August 14, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      I’m sorry to say that these turned out like gingerbread not cookies that you dream of .
      Very disappointed

      Reply
      • sarahjmir@gmail.com says

        September 02, 2019 at 6:38 pm

        Hi Liz! Oh no! Do you mean that yours turned out dry/firm? That may be an issue of bake time. Either way I am so sorry you had a disappointing experience!

        Reply

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