Description
Classic gingerbread cookies with a zesty orange glaze. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a spiced treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest to make the glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too sticky.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg