These frosted gingerbread cookies are a delightful addition to your holiday baking. Perfect for Christmas, they combine warm spices and a sweet frosting, making them a favorite among Christmas desserts.
This recipe is straightforward and ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. You can decorate these cookies with icing to create festive designs, making them a fun activity for the whole family.
Delicious Frosted Gingerbread Cookies
This frosted gingerbread cookies recipe yields soft and flavorful cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings. The dough is easy to work with, and the cookies can be decorated to suit any festive occasion. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and makes approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 3 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
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- Food coloring (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll and Cut: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed. If desired, add food coloring to create festive designs.
- Decorate: Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the prepared icing and let them set before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
