Description
These soft gingerbread cookies with maple glaze are the ultimate Christmas treat. They are warmly spiced, perfectly chewy, and finished with a sweet maple glaze that melts in your mouth. Ideal for gifting, decorating, or sharing with family, they bring holiday magic to every bite.
Ingredients
- For the Cookies:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Maple Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free milk (or regular milk)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and all spices until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually mix in dry ingredients to form a soft dough. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, and bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 9–10 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool and Glaze: Let cookies cool completely. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth, then drizzle or dip cookies. Allow glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for 10 days.
- Freezing: Freeze unglazed cookies up to 2 months; thaw before glazing.
- Tips: Chill the dough to prevent spreading. Don’t overbake for soft centers. Use pure maple syrup for best flavor.
- Decorating Ideas: Add sprinkles, crushed peppermint, or white chocolate drizzle for festive flair.
- Flavor Variations: Add orange zest for brightness or dip edges in chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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