Description
Iced Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect festive treat that encapsulates the warmth of the holidays in every bite. Bursting with rich spices like ginger and cinnamon, these soft cookies are topped with a sweet icing that makes them a delightful addition to any holiday gathering. Whether shared with loved ones or savored solo, they are sure to fill your home with joy and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups icing sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and any additional spices.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add molasses.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown but slightly soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before icing with a mixture of icing sugar and water/milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie [30g]
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg