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Best Gingerbread Cookies with White Frosting

Embrace the holiday spirit with these Best Gingerbread Cookies with White Frosting! These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with a soft and chewy texture that will have you reaching for more. The white frosting on top adds a touch of elegance and sweetness, making these cookies a festive treat for any occasion.
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Piping bag and tips for frosting

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cookies:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the White Frosting:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Make the Dough:
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the molasses and egg, and mix until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Roll and Cut the Cookies:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Re-roll the scraps and repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Bake the Cookies:
  • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare the Frosting:
  • In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk, and continue to beat until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Decorate the Cookies:
  • Once the cookies are completely cool, use a piping bag fitted with a small round tip to pipe the white frosting onto the cookies. Get creative with your designs!
  • Allow the frosting to set before storing the cookies in an airtight container.