Glazed Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Glazed Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tbsp molasses; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted; 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger; None None FOR THE GLAZE; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tbsp milk; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 tsp butter, at room temperature; 2 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger

Servings: persons

8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tbsp molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger
None None FOR THE GLAZE
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp butter, at room temperature
2 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Beat in molasses and vanilla. Fold in flour and ginger.
3
Roll level tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared pans. Press lightly with a fork to flatten cookie.
4
Bake for 12-15 mins. Cool on pans for 2 mins. Remove from pans; cool completely on a wire rack.
5
Meanwhile, for the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and butter in a bowl. Place over a saucepan of simmering water; stir until glaze is smooth and of pouring consistency. Spoon over cooled cookies. Top with ginger.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tbsp molasses, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Glazed 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.

Glazed Ginger Cookies

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