Servings: ~12-16 sandwiches, depending on the size of your cookie cutters
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Gingerbread Cookies:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:
- Mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: Edible black or green gel icing (for decoration)
Instructions:
Make the Gingerbread Cookies:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
Roll and Cut the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use spooky cookie cutters (like ghosts, bats, or pumpkins) to cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Let them cool on a wire rack.
Assemble the Cookies:
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, take one cookie and place a few mini marshmallows on the flat side.
- Drizzle a bit of caramel sauce over the marshmallows.
- Top with another cookie, pressing down gently to create a sandwich.
Decorate:
- Use edible gel icing to draw spooky faces or designs on the cookie tops. You can make ghostly faces, spider webs, or other fun Halloween motifs!
Serve:
- Arrange your Ghoulish Gingerbread S’mores on a festive platter and enjoy!
These spooky treats will be a fun addition to your Halloween festivities! 🎃👻
