Iced Ginger Cookies
Warm up with these irresistible Iced Ginger Cookies! The perfect blend of sweet and spicy, these cookies are a must-have for the holiday season.
Servings: 10
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground clove
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup pure granulated sugar Plus, some for rolling the cookies in.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Then, stir in the egg and molasses.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix! Cover the dough and chill it for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Roll the chilled dough into balls, then roll them in sugar and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 9 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, drizzle with the glaze.
Notes
To make the glaze: Combine powdered sugar, nutmeg, and water in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Keep a close eye on your cookies in the oven. Overbaking can lead to dry and crumbly cookies. For my oven, 9 minutes is the perfect baking time. However, oven temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on them and adjust the baking time accordingly.
- For the best results, stick with all-purpose flour. While other flours might work, I haven’t personally tested them, so I can’t guarantee the outcome.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight, for the best results. Chilling the dough will make it easier to roll into balls and will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.