Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze: The Best Holiday Treat
Delight your holiday season with these Soft Gingerbread Cookies topped with a delicious Maple Glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, molasses, and vanilla until fully integrated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are firm around the edges.
- Let them cool before glazing.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with maple syrup and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding some chopped nuts.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Maple Glaze, Holiday Treats, Cookies