Ginger Lemon Smores

Yield

about 12 smores

Prep Time / Cook Time

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Activity Guide

Car Camping

Ingredients

  • 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:

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg and cayenne in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate large bowl, combine butter, molasses, milk, sugar and vanilla.
  3. 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).
  4. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  5. Roll the dough into approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls (you should have about 24). Roll each ball in sugar.
  6. 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:

  1. Spread a layer of lemon curd on a cookie. Top with a roasted marshmallow, followed by another cookie. Eat immediately.