Orange Spiced Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Orange Spiced Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup light molasses; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons orange peel, grated; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Frosting; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 -3 tablespoons milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

Cookies
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup light molasses
1 egg
2 teaspoons orange peel, grated
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 -3 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
in large mixer bowl combine brown sugar, 1/3 cup butter, molasses, egg and orange peel. beat at medium speed scraping bowl often until smooth and creamy.
2
add remaining cookie ingredients, reduce speed to low. continue beating scraping bowl often until well mixed.
3
cover refrigarate at least 2 hours.
4
heat oven to 375*F.
5
roll out dough 1/2 at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigarated), on well floured surface to 1/4inch thickness.
6
cut into 3 to 4 cookie cutters.
7
place 1inch apart on greased cookie sheet.
8
bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched.
9
cool completely.
10
in small mixer bowl combine all frosting ingredients, beat at low speed, craping bowl often until fluffy.
11
if desired color frosting with food coloring.
12
decorate cookies with frosting.

1249

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: Cookies, 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, 1/3 cup butter, softened, 2/3 cup light molasses, and more.

Yes, Orange Spiced Gingerbread 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orange Spiced Gingerbread Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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