Description
Soft Batch Gingerbread Cookies with Ginger Glaze are the perfect holiday treat, combining the warmth of ginger and cinnamon in a chewy cookie topped with a sweet, zesty glaze. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this easy recipe fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma that invites everyone to indulge. Enjoy these cookies fresh out of the oven or gift them as charming treats to loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with eggs until smooth. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool slightly on the pan before transferring to wire racks.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and fresh ginger juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg