Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holidays with these Easy Gingerbread Cookies adorned with creamy cream cheese frosting. Bursting with spices like ginger and cinnamon, these soft and chewy cookies are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family nights. Experience the joy of baking together as you decorate each cookie, creating sweet memories that linger long after the last bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsulfured molasses
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in molasses and the egg until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll chilled dough into one-inch balls and place them on lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm but centers are soft. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Frost cooled cookies generously.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg