Gingerbread Cookies with Icing Recipe - Christmas Cookie Recipes

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Gingerbread Cookies with Icing Recipe

These traditional gingerbread cookies are perfectly spiced and perfect for the holidays. The icing adds a sweet touch and makes them even more festive.

Ingredients

1/2 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 cup molasses

Time Needed

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Incorporate the molasses and egg until well combined.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in a separate bowl.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually until a dough forms.
Wrap each half of the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk and whisk until smooth.
Drizzle or spread the icing over the cooled cookies and set aside until ready to serve.