Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze
Ingredients
- ¾ cunsalted butter
softened
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- 1 largeegg
- ⅓ cmolasses
i use grandma’s brand
- 2 ¼ c1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
307 grams
- 2 tspbaking soda
- ¾ tspsalt
- 1 ½ tspground ginger
- granulated sugar for rolling
- 1 tbspmelted butter
- 1 tbsppure maple syrup
- 1 ½ cpowdered sugar
180 grams
- 2 tbspmilk
and a very tiny bit more if you need more
- to tastesalt
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix until incorporated.
- 3
Add flour, baking soda, salt, and ginger. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- 4
Scoop into balls – I like them slightly larger than a golf ball, but you can make them smaller, too. Roll in sugar. Bake for 9-11 minutes; let them rest on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. They will flatten slightly as they cool.
- 5
Whisk maple glaze ingredients together until smooth (it will be very thick – if it’s too thick, just add a teaspoon more milk at a time until it becomes dippable, but we want this to be very thick so it sets nicely). Dip one side of the cooled cookies into the maple glaze, run the edge of the cookie along the side of the bowl to remove excess drips, set on a piece of wax paper, and add a few festive sprinkles before the glaze sets!
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Craving the quintessential taste of the holidays? These Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze are your answer to a warm, comforting treat, delivering authentic festive flavors perfect for the season.What sets this recipe apart is its truly inviting texture: a delightful combination of soft, pillowy gingerbread centers complemented by satisfyingly crisped edges. Each cookie offers charming, sunken centers and delicate nooks and crannies, all packed with the deep, comforting essence of ginger spice and rich molasses. This isn't just another cookie; it's a nostalgic bite that is truly SO GOOD!You'll discover a cookie experience that perfectly balances warmth and sweetness, ideal for holiday enjoyment. The deep, aromatic spices from the gingerbread base meld beautifully with the smooth, sweet, and slightly buttery Maple Glaze. The prep work takes just about 20 minutes, followed by a quick 10-minute bake, making these a surprisingly achievable indulgence. Each serving of these delightful cookies contains 176 calories.## The Secret to Exceptional GingerbreadThe signature soft and pillowy texture comes from a precise balance of all-purpose flour and leavening, working in harmony with the rich moisture of molasses and softened butter. The recipe specifically calls for a generous amount of ground ginger, ensuring that characteristic warming spice truly shines through. For the molasses, using a brand like Grandma's helps achieve that classic, deep flavor profile crucial for authentic gingerbread. The simple yet elegant Maple Glaze, crafted from melted butter, pure maple syrup, powdered sugar, and milk, provides a luscious, sweet finish that elevates every bite and creates an irresistible contrast with the spiced cookie.These Soft Gingerbread Cookies are undeniably the star of any holiday gathering or a cozy evening by the fire. Perfect as a festive Christmas cookie, they make an ideal gift or a cherished treat to share with loved ones throughout the season.