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Gingerbread Cookies with Floral Icing

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Delightful gingerbread cookies enveloped with warm spices and floral icing, perfect for festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg whites (or 2 teaspoons egg white powder)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
  3. Cream the softened butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  6. Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes if it feels too soft.
  7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Cut out gingerbread shapes with cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are slightly browned.
  10. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form to prepare the royal icing.
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice to the egg whites until the icing is smooth.
  13. Divide the icing into bowls and add food coloring for decoration.
  14. Use a piping bag to decorate the cooled cookies with floral designs; allow icing to dry before serving.

Notes

Consider chilling the dough if it’s too soft and using gel food coloring for vibrant icing.

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