Frosted Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookie; 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling cookies; 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons molasses; 2 cups flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; Glaze; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

Cookie
1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling cookies
3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 egg
3 tablespoons molasses
2 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
In a large bowl, cream 1 cup granulated sugar with butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3
Mix in egg and molasses.
4
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and spices.
5
Add to butter mixture and blend well.
6
Fill a shallow bowl with granulated sugar.
7
Break off walnut-size pieces of dough and roll into balls; roll balls in sugar.
8
Arrange on greased cookie sheets and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
9
Transfer to cooling racks.
10
Meanwhile, make glaze: Combine powdered sugar with 1 tablespoons water and stir until smooth, then stir in lemon juice. Drizzle glaze over cookies.

874

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookie, 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling cookies, 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Frosted Ginger Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Frosted Ginger Cookies

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