Ginger Molasses Maple Cream Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients (20)

• For the Cookies:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
• 1 egg
• Granulated sugar
• For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 ounces cream cheese,
• 2 tablespoons butter,
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar