Iced Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Iced Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed; Cream Cheese Frosting:; 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Caramel Drizzle:; 1/2 (11 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 1 pinch sea salt, or to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Drizzle:
1/2 (11 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 pinch sea salt, or to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat(R) baking mat.
2
Combine sugar, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl and mix well. Add molasses, melted butter, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract and mix well. Add flour, stirring constantly, 1 cup at a time until just combined. Add up to 1/4 cup of additional flour if dough is too sticky.
3
Place spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten the dough with floured fingertips to about 1/4-inch thickness.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool completely before frosting, at least 30 minutes.
5
Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until well blended. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Beat frosting until creamy.
6
Combine caramels and half-and-half in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until caramels are completely melted and the sauce is blended, about 10 minutes.
7
Frost cooled cookies with the frosting, drizzle with the caramel sauce, and sprinkle with sea salt.

807

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Iced 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.

Iced Ginger Cookies

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