Fall is here and that means all the Fall flavors are out.  Gingerbread is a favorite of the season and with my family as well.  I make gobs a lot, and I even make a gob cake when I’m in a rush.  However, being that it’s Fall, I made Gingerbread Gobs which have a nice blend of warm spices that’s comforting on a chilly day.  The filling is a marshmallow fluff filling which is quite different than my traditional gob recipe, but this lighter filling pairs up perfectly with the Gingerbread.  This would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner or any time of year…enjoy!

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Gingerbread Gobs

Ingredients

Gobs

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup molasses

Filling

  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1¼ cups confectioners’ sugar sifted
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 2½ cups Marshmallow Fluff

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla; beat until blended.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, molasses, and sour cream.
  • Alternately mix the flour mixture and molasses mixture into the creamed butter just until combined.
  • Drop 2 tablespoons of batter about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 14 – 16 minutes or until they spring back when touched in the center. Cool completely on a wire rack before you add the filling.

To make the filling

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and confectioner’s sugar on medium speed until fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla, salt, and Marshmallow fluff until combined.
  • Add a rounded tablespoon of the filling on the center of the flat side of the cake-like cookie.
  • Top with the flat side of another cookie and press together slightly.
  • Serve and enjoy!