Name: Molasses Cream Pie Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 4 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 Tablespoon baking soda; 2 Tablespoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 1/4 pinch finely ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 12 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 and 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed; 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 2/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap variety); 1/2 cup sparkling sugar (for rolling the cookie dough); 1 cup (227g/8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 and 1/2 cups (283g/10 ounces) confectioners’ sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 Tablespoons heavy cream; 6 ounces (170g) quality white chocolate, melted and cooled for 10 minutes