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Cookies with Ginger Glaze Recipe

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Delightfully soft and spiced ginger cookies topped with a zesty ginger glaze. Perfectly balanced with molasses and ground ginger, these cookies offer warming flavors with a sweet, tangy glaze that adds an extra burst of flavor. Easy to make and ideal for sharing or storing as a flavorful treat.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 large cookies

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened (can substitute vegan butter)
  • 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 Large Egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option)
  • 1/3 Cup Molasses
  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 Pinch Sea Salt

Ginger Glaze

  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 3 Tablespoons Water

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature while you prepare the dough.
  2. Prepare Cookie Dough: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar together for about a minute until the mixture is fluffy and light. Add the egg (or flax egg) and molasses, mixing until everything is fully combined.
  3. Add the Flour and Spices: Gradually add in the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix until all the ingredients come together to form a thick cookie dough.
  4. Form Dough Balls: Scoop out two tablespoons of dough at a time and roll each portion into a ball. Continue until all dough is used, yielding about 16 large cookies or up to 24 smaller ones.
  5. Roll in Sugar: Pour some granulated sugar into a small bowl. Roll each dough ball in sugar to coat it evenly, then place the coated balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. They should be baked through but still soft in the center.
  7. Cool Cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking tray for 15 to 20 minutes. This resting phase lets the cookies firm up as they continue to set.
  8. Prepare the Ginger Glaze: While cookies are cooling, combine powdered sugar, ground ginger, and water in a small bowl. Stir until the glaze is smooth and lump-free.
  9. Glaze the Cookies: Dip each cooled cookie partially into the ginger glaze, then return it to the baking tray. Let the glaze set before serving.
  10. Store and Serve: Serve the cookies fresh or store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute the butter with vegan butter and replace the egg with a flax egg.
  • Rolling the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking adds a nice crunch and sparkle to the cookies’ exterior.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • Glaze can be adjusted to thickness by adding more powdered sugar (thicker) or water (thinner).
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days if not refrigerated.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/cookies-with-ginger-glaze-recipe/