Gingersnaps with Orange Ginger Cream Filling

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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

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