Happy National Cookie Day! On this delicious day, Disney is sharing some incredible cookie recipes that come from the chefs of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Daps Magic is sharing these recipes with our readers for them to enjoy during this holiday season. Already, recipes for the Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie from the Holiday Kitchen and Hazelnut Linzer Cookie with Raspberry Jam from the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen have been shared. Below is the Ginger-Molasses Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing recipe from the Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow at EPCOT. Take a look at this recipe below, give it a try, and then share any tips you pick up while making it! Happy baking!

Ginger-Molasses Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Makes 5 dozen cookies

Ingredients

Ginger-Molasses Cookies4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking soda1 tablespoon ground ginger2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon sea salt1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened1 1/2 cup sugar, divided1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup molasses2 eggs

Cream Cheese Icing1 cup unsalted butter, softened8 ounces cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2 1/2 cups powdered sugarfestive sprinkles

Instructions

Ginger-Molasses Cookies

1. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and sea salt in a medium mixing bowl; set aside.
2. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter, 1 cup sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and eggs and beat on medium speed for 1 minute, until fully combined.
3. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture at a time and beat on low speed until just incorporated.
4. Transfer dough to an airtight container and chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl.
6. Roll cookies into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar and place 12 cookies on each baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies begin to crack on top. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Repeat with remaining dough.
8. Cool completely before icing.

Cream Cheese Icing

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla and almond extract and beat until combined.
2. Add powdered sugar and beat on low speed for one minute, until combined. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes, until fully incorporated.
3. Spread icing on top of cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles. Store in airtight container.

Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby.

This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.

Throughout the day, Daps Magic will be sharing more of these cookie recipes. They will be found here:

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