Description
Delight in the warm embrace of these Soft Gingerbread Cookies topped with a luscious Maple Glaze. Perfectly spiced and irresistibly chewy, these cookies are not just for the holidays; they’re a year-round treat that will bring joy to any occasion. Enjoy them with friends, family, or savor them solo while cozying up with your favorite show. Easy to make and visually stunning, these gingerbread delights are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually sift in flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. Mix until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough into balls about 1 inch wide and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly puffed but soft in the center.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg