Perfectly Spiced Gingerbread Cookies
Delight in the warmth of the holidays with these easy-to-make Perfectly Spiced Gingerbread Cookies, filled with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses flavor.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- ¾ cup salted butter (softened)
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
For the frosting
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk Adjust for desired frosting consistency.
- Pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and molasses until light and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined. Scrape the bowl to ensure a smooth dough.
- Gently blend the dry mixture into the wet, stopping as soon as everything is combined.
- Form the dough into two discs, wrap tightly, and chill for several hours.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out one disc to roughly ¼-inch thick and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting
- Prepare the frosting by beating together butter, powdered sugar, milk, and salt until smooth.
- Add milk gradually to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Decorate cookies with frosting and festive toppings.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze without frosting for longer storage.