It’s the time of year when we transform our kitchens into a gingerbread wonderland! Get ready to whip up some delicious Frosted Gingerbread Cookies that not only taste amazing but look picture-perfect too. Trust me, these cookies will not only bring joy to your taste buds but also to your Instagram feed!
Frosted Gingerbread Cookies
Your festive cookie adventure begins here! These cookies are soft, spiced to perfection, and topped with a sweet frosting that will make you feel all warm and cozy inside. So let’s get mixing and rolling—just don’t get any flour in your hair!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set this magical mixture aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Don’t rush this step; fluffiness is key!
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing well until combined. Now it’s smelling like a cookie wonderland!
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don’t overdo it! We want cookies, not a workout.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight, if you can wait!). This makes it easier to roll out and cut into shapes. Trust me; it’s worth the wait!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough onto a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to make festive shapes. Put them on a lined baking sheet—a little space is good; they can spread a bit.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm. Let them cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. Patience, young grasshopper!
- For the frosting, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or sugar as needed. Now is the time to get creative—ice those cookies as if you’re decorating a masterpiece!
- Once frosted, let the cookies sit until the icing hardens. Then, share them (or don’t—no judgments here!) and enjoy every scrumptious bite of your perfectly frosted gingerbread cookies!
So, gear up, bake your heart out, and let the delicious aroma fill your home. Happy baking and happy snacking!