Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze: The Best Holiday Treat
Delight your holiday season with these soft gingerbread cookies topped with a delicious maple glaze. Perfect for family gatherings and holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are soft.
- Allow cookies to cool before glazing.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth, then drizzle over the cookies.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg.
- To store, place in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: soft gingerbread cookies, maple glaze, holiday treats, Christmas cookies