Gingerbread Cookies with Eggnog Icing
Festive gingerbread cookies filled with warm spices, rich molasses flavor, and topped with a creamy eggnog icing, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Gingerbread Cookies
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Eggnog Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons eggnog
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and cohesive.
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla to the butter mixture until well mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Avoid over-mixing.
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours to make it easier to roll and cut.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until set.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before icing.
Icing
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, eggnog, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies and allow to set.
Notes
Chill the dough well to retain shape during baking. Decorate with extra nutmeg or festive sprinkles for enhanced presentation.