Christmas Gingerbread Spritz Cookies- with Sandwich Cookie Option!

1 ½ cups (3 sticks) butter, softened (not melted) (I recommend Land O Lakes brand as I know it creams well. I have had trouble with some generic butters not creaming properly and making the dough hard to press)

½ cup sugar

3 Tablespoons honey

2 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon molasses

1 ½ Tablespoons vanilla

1 egg

3 ¾ cups flour

¼ teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon baking powder

1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

½ teaspoon cloves

2 teaspoons ginger

Thinner buttercream recipe for decorating.

½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened (not melted)

2 ¼ cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 Tablespoons heavy cream

subheading: Here is the thick version for centers of sandwich cookies:

subheading: Ultra-decadent stuffing:

½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened (not melted)

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 Tablespoons heavy cream

⅛ teaspoon salt (optional)

3 ½ cups powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 400°F.

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