Description
Deliciously spiced gingerbread cookies topped with a sweet icing, perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup molasses
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 3 tbsp milk (or dairy-free alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar in a separate large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg (or flax egg), followed by the vanilla extract, and blend until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough wrapped in plastic for about 60 minutes.
- Scoop and roll the dough into balls or cut into desired shapes, placing them on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm and centers are soft.
- Cool them on a wire rack and then drizzle with icing made by whisking powdered sugar and milk.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality spices and ensure ingredients are at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread cookies, holiday cookies, spiced cookies, baking, festive treats