Frosted Ginger Cookies
-Jeanne Matteson, South Dayton, New York
Ingredients
- 1 cbutter
softened
- 1 csugar
- 1 cpacked brown sugar
- 2 largeeggs
- ½ cmolasses
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 4 call-purpose flour
- 1 tbspground ginger
- 2 tspbaking soda
- 2 tspground cinnamon
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ tspground cloves
- frosting
- ⅓ cpacked brown sugar
- ¼ cmilk
- 2 tbspbutter
- 2 cconfectioners' sugar
- ½ tspvanilla extract
- salt
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in molasses and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture.
- 2
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until cookies spring back when touched lightly (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks.
- 3
For frosting, in a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, milk and butter to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat (mixture will look curdled at first). Cool for 3 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt; mix well. Frost warm cookies.
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About this Recipe
Seeking that comforting aroma of freshly baked cookies filling your home? These Frosted Ginger Cookies deliver a taste of cozy warmth with every bite, perfectly capturing the essence of home, just as they did for Jeanne Matteson in her new Western New York house. This recipe promises a soft, delicious cookie that will make any space feel more inviting.
The magic in these cookies lies in the harmonious blend of rich ingredients. With generous amounts of butter, both granulated and brown sugar, and a hearty portion of molasses, you're set for a cookie that's wonderfully soft, chewy, and deeply flavored. The robust combination of ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla extract ensures a quintessential warm, spicy kick that's balanced beautifully by a sweet, smooth brown sugar frosting.
Imagine biting into a cookie that's fragrant with the comforting spices of ginger and cinnamon, offering a gentle chewiness that melts in your mouth. This isn't a crisp snap; it's a tender, yielding cookie that’s generously crowned with a creamy, sweet brown sugar frosting. The frosting adds another layer of texture and sweetness, making each bite a delightful balance of spicy and sweet, creating a truly comforting dessert experience.
Want to personalize your batch? While the classic blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves is perfect, feel free to adjust the spice levels to your preference. For an extra warming kick, a tiny pinch of black pepper or a touch more ground ginger can be added to the cookie dough. As for the frosting, consider a very small amount of orange zest to brighten the flavor profile, or a dash of nutmeg for added complexity. You could also sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top of the finished frosting for visual appeal and an aromatic boost.
These Frosted Ginger Cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy evenings by the fire, or simply as a comforting treat to share with loved ones. They pair wonderfully with a hot cup of tea, coffee, or a glass of milk, making any moment feel a little more special.