Description
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter (Or margarine for dairy-free)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Coconut sugar for lower glycemic option)
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar (All granulated sugar works in a pinch)
- 1 large Egg (Use a flax egg for vegan)
- 3/4 cup Dark Molasses (Light molasses or honey can be used)
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour (Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed)
- 1 tbsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Fine Salt
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 3 tbsp Meringue Powder (Egg white powder can replace it)
- 5 tbsp Water (Adjust for desired consistency)
- 1 tsp Vanilla or Almond Extract (Adds flavor to icing)
- Gel Food Coloring (For vibrant decorating)
- White Sanding Sugar (Optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Cream the unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and dark molasses.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Combine with the wet mix until a thick dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place cutouts back in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Bake on lined sheets for 10-11 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on pans for 15 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar with meringue powder. Gradually add water and extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Divide and color the icing with gel food coloring for decorating.
- Use piping bags to decorate cooled cookies and allow drying completely.
Notes
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Royal icing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 41 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Cookies, Royal Icing, Holiday Cookies, Festive Treats