{"id":211050,"date":"2015-12-06T06:00:08","date_gmt":"2015-12-06T14:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/?p=211050"},"modified":"2022-11-20T15:20:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-20T23:20:40","slug":"holiday-sandwich-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/recipes\/holiday-sandwich-cookies","title":{"rendered":"Easy Holiday Sandwich Cookies with Fun Homemade Fillings (Mint Chocolate Chip, Raspberry, Lemon and Maple!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I love icing, but not fluffy cake. I know, I&#8217;m the odd one out, but stick with me here. To fulfill my cravings I frost another delicious dessert,\u00a0cookies! Recently, I got the wild idea to create some unique frosted fillings for holiday sandwich cookies, and these delicious beauties were born: <strong>Mint Chocolate Chip<\/strong>, <strong>Lemon-Iced Gingerbread<\/strong>, <strong>Berry Sugars<\/strong>, and <strong>Maple-Doodles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-211108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-8.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Holiday Sandwich Cookies - Mint Chocolate Chip, Lemon-Iced Gingerbread, Berry Sugars, and Maple-Doodle Recipes (all are dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan & top allergen-free!)\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-8-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-8-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-8-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I used an assortment of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/enjoylifefoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Enjoy Life Cookies<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in these recipes because<strong> a)<\/strong> they come in so many awesome mix & match flavors for making holiday sandwich cookies with both crunchy and soft\u00a0options; <strong>b)<\/strong> they are just so darn good that EVERYONE likes them (and almost everyone can eat them &#8211; they&#8217;re allergy-friendly); <strong>c)<\/strong> they&#8217;re dairy-free and gluten-free so both Tony and I get to indulge; and <strong>d)<\/strong> they are perfect for joining in the virtual <strong>Gluten-Free Cookie Exchange<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-211116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-Gluten-free-Cookie-Exchange-Recipes.jpg\" alt=\"18 Gluten-free Cookie Exchange Recipes Including Holiday Sandwich Cookies in Four Fun Flavors: Mint Chocolate Chip, Berry Sugars, Maple-Doodles, and Iced Gingerbread\" width=\"600\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-Gluten-free-Cookie-Exchange-Recipes.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-Gluten-free-Cookie-Exchange-Recipes-122x150.jpg 122w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-Gluten-free-Cookie-Exchange-Recipes-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/18-Gluten-free-Cookie-Exchange-Recipes-300x370.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Check out all 18 recipes in our virtual gluten-free cookie exchange, listed in the order they appear in the photo, left to right, row by row:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wp.me\/p57TO2-3dZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookies Recipe<\/a> from Vegetarian Mamma<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahbakesgfree.com\/2015\/12\/gluten-free-vegan-orange-chocolate-chip-cookies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Dairy-free<\/strong>\u00a0Gluten-free Vegan Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/onlytastematters.com\/snickerdoodles-gluten-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gluten-free Snickerdoodles Recipe<\/a> from Only Taste Matters<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/flippindelicious.com\/2015\/12\/gluten-free-vegan-ninjabread-men-dairy-free-egg-free-gingerbread-cut-out-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dairy-Free<\/strong>\u00a0Gluten-free Vegan Ninjabread Men Recipe<\/a> from Flippin&#8217; Delicious<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gfjules.com\/recipes\/gluten-free-vanilla-wafer-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Dairy-Free<\/strong> Gluten-free Vanilla Wafers Recipe<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>from gfJules<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dairy-Free<\/strong> Gluten-free Cranberry Bliss Oatmeal Cookies Recipe from Making It Milk Free<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.learningtoeatallergyfree.com\/2015\/12\/the-gluten-free-holiday-cookie-exchange.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Dairy-Free<\/strong> Gluten-free Strawberry Thumbprints Recipe<\/a> from Learning to Eat Allergy-Free<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/recipes\/holiday-sandwich-cookies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dairy-Free<\/strong> Gluten-free Holiday Sandwich Cookie Assortment Recipes<\/a> from Go Dairy Free<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cafejohnsonia.com\/2015\/12\/gluten-free-cranberry-lime-cornmeal-cookies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gluten-free Cranberry Lime Cornmeal Cookies Recipe<\/a> from Cafe Johnsonia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithfullyglutenfree.com\/2015\/12\/gluten-free-caramel-hot-chocolate-cookies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gluten-free Caramel Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe<\/a> from Faithfully Gluten Free<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/mygluten-freekitchen.com\/no-bake-smores-cookies-gluten-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Dairy-Free<\/strong> Gluten-free No Bake S&#8217;mores Cookies Recipe<\/a> from My Gluten-free Kitchen<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allergyfreealaska.com\/2015\/12\/06\/gluten-free-dairy-free-sugar-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dairy-free<\/strong> Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies Recipe<\/a> from Allergy Free Alaska<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fearlessdining.com\/2015\/12\/06\/gluten-free-pfeffernusse-cookies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gluten-free Pfeffernusse Recipe<\/a> from Fearless Dining<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maebells.com\/dark-chocolate-peppermint-cookies-gluten-free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gluten-free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe<\/a> from Maebells<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aroundmyfamilytable.com\/flourless-chocolate-pecan-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Dairy-Free<\/strong> Gluten-free Flourless Chocolate Pecan Cookies Recipe<\/a> from Around My Family Table<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.glutenfreepalate.com\/gluten-free-chocolate-gingerbread-bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dairy-Free<\/strong> (option) Gluten-free Chocolate Gingerbread Bars Recipe<\/a> from Gluten-Free Palate<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/glutenfreehomemaker.com\/gluten-free-snickerdoodles-amazon-gift-card-giveaway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gluten-free Snickerdoodles Recipe<\/a> from Gluten-Free Homemaker<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.glutenfreefrenzy.com\/2015\/12\/6119.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gluten-free Christmas Wreath Cookies Recipe<\/a> from Gluten-free Frenzy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-211111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-4.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Holiday Sandwich Cookies: Mint Chocolate Chip, Lemon-Iced Gingerbread, Berry Sugars, and Maple-Doodle Recipes (all are dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan & top allergen-free!)\" width=\"800\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-4-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-4-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>So which holiday sandwich cookies\u00a0are my favorites?<\/strong>\u00a0I have to go with the Mint Chocolate Chip filling with <a href=\"http:\/\/enjoylifefoods.com\/our-food\/soft-baked-cookies\/soft-baked-double-chocolate-brownie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Soft Baked Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies<\/a>\u00a0(pictured at the top of this post and in the image below; with crunchy cookies just above\u00a0&#8211; awesome from frozen!) followed by the Berry Creme Filling with <a href=\"http:\/\/enjoylifefoods.com\/our-foods\/crunchy-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sugar Crisp Hand-Crafted Crunchy Cookies<\/a>\u00a0(pictured just above). But I must\u00a0admit, they&#8217;re all pretty\u00a0darn amazing.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-211113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-17.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Holiday Sandwich Cookies - Mint Chocolate Chip, Lemon-Iced Gingerbread, Berry Sugars, and Maple-Doodle Recipes (all are dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan & top allergen-free!)\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-17-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-17-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-17-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Sandwich-Cookies-17-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/> <em>This post is sponsored by Enjoy Life Foods, but\u00a0we have been big fans (and consumers) of their cookies for years!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Special Diet Notes: Holiday Sandwich Cookies with Fun Homemade Cookie Fillings<\/h2>\n<p>By ingredients, all of the flavors below are dairy-free \/ non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan \/ plant-based, vegetarian, and generally top food allergy-friendly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe mceNonEditable\" data-rating=\"5\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/feature-2.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Easy Holiday Sandwich Cookies with Fun Homemade Fillings<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Alisa Fleming<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT15M\">15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT15M\">15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">As many cookies as you like!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERSummary summary\">Many cookie filling recipes use a liquid to soften them. I stick with a simple shortening \/ sugar base with no added milk beverage in order to keep the sandwich cookies shelf-stable for the life of the cookies &#8211; yes, you can make these ahead. In fact, they taste even better on the second day! Simply store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the cookies fresh.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">Base Filling<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3\/4 cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/4 cup non-hydrogenated shortening*<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Pinch salt<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">Mint Chocolate Chip Filling Add-Ins<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 teaspoon [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=simply%20organic%20peppermint%20extract&linkCode=as2&tag=godairyfree-20&linkId=QRN773KFIBA4IYUR&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]peppermint extract[\/url]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">[url href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=matcha%20powder&linkCode=as2&tag=godairyfree-20&linkId=TFVKMA2OEYK2EI23&#8243; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]Matcha powder[\/url], optional (for color, but tasty too!)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 tablespoons [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/enjoylifefoods.com\/our-foods\/baking-chocolate\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips[\/url]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">Lemon Filling Add-ins<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 teaspoon [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000WS08UM\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WS08UM&linkCode=as2&tag=godairyfree-20&linkId=PAHGL3GXJHMJYNOX&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]lemon extract[\/url] (or to taste)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">[url href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=simply%20organic%20turmeric&linkCode=as2&tag=godairyfree-20&linkId=T46RTXTJBTFMPWBF&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]Turmeric[\/url], optional (for color)*<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">Raspberry Creme Filling Add-Ins<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/4 cup [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=freeze-dried%20raspberries&linkCode=as2&tag=godairyfree-20&linkId=LL2KUI4J3GR7JE4M&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]freeze-dried raspberries[\/url], ground into a powder**<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3\/4 teaspoon [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=simply%20organic%20vanilla%20flavoring&linkCode=as2&tag=godairyfree-20&linkId=ZMCCARABG4MTACSO&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]pure vanilla flavoring or extract[\/url]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">Maple Filling Add-Ins<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 teaspoon [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=frontier%20maple%20flavoring&linkCode=as2&tag=godairyfree-20&linkId=6AYOPGIJA5SLEIVL&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]maple flavoring[\/url]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">To make the filling, place the powdered sugar, shortening, and salt in a medium bowl and mix until smooth (a hand mixer helps). It will be dry at first, but should come together.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Stir in the add-ins for your desired flavor (using the color ingredients as needed to get the shade you desire). The mixture should be quite thick, like an Oreo icing. But if too thick, you can add a little more shortening &#8211; it will still be quite sweet!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ERSeparator\">Sandwich the Filling &#8230;<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">[b]Mint Chocolate Chocolate Chip[\/b] &#8211; I use Enjoy Life [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/enjoylifefoods.com\/our-food\/soft-baked-cookies\/soft-baked-double-chocolate-brownie\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]Soft Baked Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies[\/url] or [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/enjoylifefoods.com\/our-food\/no-category\/crunchy-double-chocolate-chip\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]Handcrafted Crunchy Double Chocolate Cookies[\/url]<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">[b]Lemon-Iced Gingerbread[\/b] &#8211; I use Enjoy Life [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/enjoylifefoods.com\/our-food\/soft-baked-cookies\/soft-baked-gingerbread-spice\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]Soft Baked Gingerbread Spice Cookies[\/url]<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">[b]Raspberry Sugars[\/b] &#8211; I use Enjoy Life [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/enjoylifefoods.com\/our-food\/soft-baked-cookies\/soft-baked-gingerbread-spice\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]Handcrafted Crunchy Sugar Crisp Cookies[\/url]<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">[b]Maple-Doodles[\/b] &#8211; I use Enjoy Life [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/enjoylifefoods.com\/our-food\/soft-baked-cookies\/soft-baked-double-chocolate-brownie\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]Soft Baked Snickerdoodles[\/url]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ERNotesHeader\">Notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNotes\">*I tested this recipe with both [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=spectrum%20organic%20shortening&linkCode=as2&tag=godairyfree-20&linkId=AGMA6BPLWAXV5BS6&#8243; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]Spectrum Organic Shortening[\/url] and [url href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=nutiva%20shortening&linkCode=as2&tag=godairyfree-20&linkId=BVWDIWSJWUB3QOZS&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;]Nutiva Organic Shortening[\/url]. We liked the filling texture a touch better with the Spectrum, but used the Nutiva in the Lemon Filling for its natural yellow hue from red palm oil.[br]**I use a spice grinder to quickly grind the freeze-dried raspberries into a powder. Can&#8217;t find raspberries? Sub in your favorite freeze-dried berries!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3208<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-221072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sandwich-cookies-long-writing.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Holiday Sandwich Cookies - Mint Chocolate Chip, Lemon-Iced Gingerbread, Berry Sugars, and Maple-Doodle Recipes (dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan & top allergen-free!)\" width=\"801\" height=\"2001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sandwich-cookies-long-writing.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sandwich-cookies-long-writing-60x150.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sandwich-cookies-long-writing-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sandwich-cookies-long-writing-768x1919.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sandwich-cookies-long-writing-410x1024.jpg 410w, https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/sandwich-cookies-long-writing-300x749.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love icing, but not fluffy cake. I know, I&#8217;m the odd one out, but stick with me here. To fulfill my cravings I frost another delicious dessert,\u00a0cookies! Recently, I got the wild idea to create some unique frosted fillings for holiday sandwich cookies, and these delicious beauties were born: Mint Chocolate Chip, Lemon-Iced Gingerbread,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":211112,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2941,2804,2775,2976],"tags":[2907,2946,3829,2906,2969,2897,2898,3027,2900,2885,2902],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Easy Holiday Sandwich Cookies Recipes w\/ 4 Fun Fillings<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Homemade fillings for Mint Chocolate Chip, Lemon-Iced Gingerbread, Berry Sugars & Maple-Doodle holiday sandwich cookies. 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