Ginger Lemon Smores
Yield
about 12 smoresPrep Time / Cook Time
/Activity Guide
Car CampingIngredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch of cayenne
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup sugar, plus about 1/4 cup extra for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 jar lemon curd
- 12 marshmallows
Tools
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Roasting stick
- Baking sheets
- Silicone baking mats or parchment paper
- Knife for spreading
Method
At home, make the cookies:
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg and cayenne in a medium bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, combine butter, molasses, milk, sugar and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 45 minutes (the dough can be refrigerated at this point for a few days or frozen for longer).
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls (you should have about 24). Roll each ball in sugar.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the centers are just set. Let the cookies cool on baking sheets for a minute or two, then transfer to wire racks or plates. Once the cookies have cooled completely, store in an airtight container.
At camp:
- Spread a layer of lemon curd on a cookie. Top with a roasted marshmallow, followed by another cookie. Eat immediately.