Gingersnaps with Orange Ginger Cream Filling

Ingredients (22)

• COOKIES:
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter,
• 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup granulated white sugar,
• FILLING:
• 1¾ cups powdered sugar,
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cream cheese,
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract