{"id":2716,"date":"2023-06-02T21:21:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T21:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyrecipesandmore.com\/wordpress\/?p=2716"},"modified":"2024-02-15T03:06:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T03:06:25","slug":"ginger-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyrecipesandmore.com\/wordpress\/ginger-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Ginger Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photo by Kate Bencker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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From the kitchen of Kate Bencker<\/h4>\n\n\n

Beat until light & fluffy (3-4 min):<\/p>\n

1 c (2 sticks) butter, softened<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/2 c confectioner sugar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/4 tsp salt<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Add:<\/p>\n

1 tsp vanilla<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

On low, add:<\/p>\n

2 c plus 2 Tbsp flour<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mix just until combined.<\/p>\n

Shape into 3\/4-inch balls. Chill dough if too sticky.<\/p>\n

Roll each ball in\u00a0colored sugar sprinkles.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Use silicone baking mats or parchment paper.<\/p>\n

Bake @ 350, 15-18 min.<\/p>\n

Edges will be lightly golden.<\/p>\n

Cool completely on a wire rack.<\/p>\n

Spread 2 cookies with just enough filling to allow them to stick together.<\/p>\n

Ginger Filling:<\/h4>\n

Beat until smooth:<\/p>\n

4 Tbsp butter, softened<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

2 tsp finely grated peeled fresh ginger<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

1 c confectioner sugar<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

1 Tbsp honey<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Makes about 2 dozen cookies<\/p>\n\n\n

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