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Frosted Gingerbread Cookie

Heavenly Frosted Gingerbread Cookie Recipe for the Holidays

Delight in the sweetness of Frosted Gingerbread Cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings and satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be used for a more intense taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon No substitutions required for cozy essence.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves Can be omitted if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No substitutions necessary for leavening.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter Can use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can substitute for richer flavor.
  • 0.75 cups Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used for a more robust flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract Consider vanilla bean paste for an extra boost.
  • 2 large Eggs Substitute with flax or chia seed eggs for a vegan version.
  • 0.5 cups Molasses Honey or agave syrup can lighten its richness.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese is perfect for a dairy-free choice.
  • 0.25 cups Unsalted Butter Can replace it with vegan butter.
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar Maple sugar can offer a unique flavor twist.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice works in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Can be omitted if you prefer a simpler flavor.
  • Sprinkles Optional for a festive decorative touch.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until evenly mixed. Set this aside while you prepare the wet ingredients.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, then add vanilla and eggs, mixing well after each addition. Blend in molasses.
  3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Roll the chilled dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheets. Bake until puffy and lightly golden.
  5. Let the cookies cool on sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  6. Beat the cream cheese with butter and vanilla until creamy. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar, then add lemon juice and zest.
  7. Once cooled, frost each cookie and add optional festive toppings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill your dough for at least two hours to ensure perfect shapes while baking. Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh.

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