Soft Gingerbread Cookies: Indulgent Old Fashioned Iced Molasses Treats
Delight in the rich, spiced flavor of soft gingerbread cookies topped with a sweet icing.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes and let cool.
- To make the icing, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cookies.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Old Fashioned, Iced Molasses Cookies