Spice Sandwich Cookies

Name: Spice Sandwich Cookies
Yield: makes about 1 dozen sandwich cookies
Ingredients: 3 whole allspice berries; 3 whole black peppercorns; 2 whole green cardamom pods; 1 whole clove; 1/2 whole star anise; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling; 1/3 cup unsulfured molasses; 1 large egg; Apple–Cream Cheese Filling (recipe follows); 1/4 cup apple butter (not unsweetened); 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup apple butter (not unsweetened); (makes enough to fill 1 dozen sandwich cookies)

January 24, 2012

These cookies get their flavor from freshly ground whole spices. Be sure to make the cookies at least a day before serving; they will soften a bit and the flavors of the cookie and the filling will have a chance to meld. You can also omit the filling and serve these cookies on their own.

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