Soft Batch Gingerbread Cookies with Ginger Glaze: Easy Holiday Treats
A delightful recipe for soft gingerbread cookies topped with a ginger glaze, perfect for the holiday season.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let cool before drizzling with ginger glaze.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or clove.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Soft Batch Gingerbread Cookies, Holiday Treats, Ginger Glaze