Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Ginger Glaze Are Irresistible!
These Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Ginger Glaze are a delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a sweet and spicy snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons water (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, grated ginger, and water until smooth.
- Drizzle the ginger glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft.
- For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of ground ginger.
- These cookies can be decorated with sprinkles or additional glaze if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg