Gingersnap Raspberry Sandwich Cookies

These are really really good cookies!!! Need i say more?

Heat oven to 375f.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Cream together butter , shortening and 1 cup sugar on medium speed.

Sift together flour , soda , cinnamon and ginger.

Set aside.

Add maple syrup to butter mixture.

Beat to combine.

Beat in egg until well combined.

Slowly add the flower mixture , a little at a time , until well blended.

Place remaining cup of sugar in a bowl.

Measure 2 tsp.

Of dough.

Roll into a ball.

Roll dough in sugar and place on cookie sheet.

Repeat , placing balls 3 inches apart.

Bake until golden , about 12 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack.

Repeat with remaining cookie dough.

Spread about 2 tsp.

Jam over half of the cookies.

Place a second cookie on top of jam covered ones , maing sandwiches.

butter, shortening, sugar, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, pure maple syrup, egg, raspberry jam