The Vaughns: [Molasses Snappy Crinkle Sandwich Cookies]

I was invited to a cookie exchange. I love to bake, but not to bake literally all day long. :D But it all turned out in the end. Shoo...I have so many yummy treats in my house now because of all my labor. :D The cookies I brought were yummy, and looked yummy to boot. So, I thought I'd share the recipe. They are quite easy, peasy if your making only one batch, but I made four batches. Doesn't sound like much, but mercy, it was ca-razy! I made 12 dozen cookies...then made them into sandwiches. I used my friend Mary's recipe for the creamy center. I think that's my favorite part. ;D Yum! I only actually got to try one, and not even a whole one...I split it three ways with Meg, Ty, and myself. It was yummy! James was a wee bit upset, he wanted one. Only one extra, and he was at work. So sorry honey! I think I might have to make one more batch. Oh, and I finally got to use my special candy cane sprinkles. I lurve them. They are so cute! Anywho, make these and your family will have a "merrier" Christmas. Yup!

[Molasses Snappy Crinkle Sandwich Cookies]

3/4 c of softened butter

1c light brown sugar (packed)

1 egg

1/4c Unsulphured Molasses

2 1/4 c of flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

Mix butter, sugar, egg, and molasses. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat oven to 375. Roll dough into balls the size of a quarter, dip the tops in sugar. Place sugared side up on baking sheet. Sprinkle the cookies with water. Bake 10 minutes. This recipe makes about 4 dozen.

[Mary's Cream Cheese Filling]

4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

6 tablespoons butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until light and fluffy.