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Soft Batch Gingerbread Cookies with Ginger Glaze

Prep Time 35 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Protein 2g
Carbs 33g
Fats 7g
There is nothing more paramount to the holiday season quite like a gingerbread cookie. Made from warm ground ginger, cinnamon, and sweet, sticky molasses, gingerbread cookies are a classic cookie that is warm, cozy, and perfect for leaving out on Christmas Eve for Santa to enjoy. These Soft Batch Gingerbread Cookies are sweet and chewy, and are topped with a ginger glaze that truly takes them to the next level. Whether you're making them for a holiday party or just as a sweet treat to enjoy this season, this cookie recipe will quickly become a part of your holiday traditions!

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Nicole Modic

December 8, 2023
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    There is nothing more paramount to the holiday season quite like a gingerbread cookie. Made from warm ground ginger, cinnamon, and sweet, sticky molasses, gingerbread cookies are a classic cookie that is warm, cozy, and perfect for leaving out on Christmas Eve for Santa to enjoy. These Soft Batch Gingerbread Cookies are sweet and chewy, and are topped with a ginger glaze that truly takes them to the next level. Whether you’re making them for a holiday party or just as a sweet treat to enjoy this season, this cookie recipe will quickly become a part of your holiday traditions!

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    Friends, what is your favorite type of Christmas cookie? Whether I’m making a perfect tahini chocolate chip cookie or a classic chocolate peanut butter blossom cookie, there is nothing I love more than a Christmas cookie. It’s my favorite part about this time of year!

    But when it comes to Christmas cookies, there’s one type of cookie that reigns supreme: the gingerbread cookie. Whether you like the classic, crunchy gingerbread men or even a gingerbread twist on the tahini cookie, there is no denying that gingerbread is the cookie flavor of the season. And this may be my favorite gingerbread cookie recipe yet!

    These soft and chewy cookies come together in a pinch, meaning that they’re perfect to serve at a last-minute holiday party or bake sale. Or, they even make for a great holiday gift! If you’re looking for the perfect gifts to give your loved ones, there’s nothing better than a fresh batch of homemade cookies. And since these cookies can be made gluten-free, nut-free, and/or vegan-friendly, they’re a recipe that anyone can enjoy!

    All of the ingredients needed to make the soft batch gingerbread cookies, laid out on a baking sheet on a countertop
    To make these cookies, you will need unsalted butter, granulated sugar, an egg, molasses, flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking soda, sea salt, powdered sugar, and water.
    A stand mixer, sitting on a countertop, with the dough for these soft batch gingerbread cookies, sitting inside of it
    Start by preparing the dough. Beat the butter and sugar together until they’re smooth and creamy. Then, add in the flour, ginger, baking soda, and sea salt, and mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and a thick dough has formed.

    What You Need to Make These Easy Holiday Cookies

    • Unsalted Butter: What makes these cookies so soft and pillowy is the use of butter. Both dairy butter and non-dairy butter work just as well, in this recipe.
    • Granulated Sugar: By rolling the cookie dough in granulated sugar, it not only makes the cookies perfectly sweet, but also gives them the slightest bit of texture.
    • Egg: You can use one whole egg or a flax egg to make these cookies. Both work just as well!
    • Molasses: Molasses is a key ingredient in any gingerbread recipe. I recommend using blackstrap molasses, both because of its taste and thickness. 
    A baking sheet, sitting on a countertop, with the cookie dough rolled into balls and dusted with granulated sugar
    Then, separate the dough into two tablespoon-sized balls and roll them in the granulated sugar. Then, place them on a baking sheet. Repeat until all of the dough has been used – this should yield approximately 16-24 cookies.
    • All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free Flour: The best part about these cookies? They can be made both gluten-free and non-gluten-free! I recommend using whatever you have on-hand.
    • Ground Ginger: Of course, it wouldn’t be gingerbread without the ginger! Ground ginger gives these cookies that perfect, nostalgic flavor.
    • Ground Cinnamon: The cinnamon pairs beautifully with the ground ginger, giving these cookies the perfect gingerbread flavor.
    • Baking Soda: The baking soda acts as a leavening agent, providing lift and helping the cookies rise to pillowy perfection.
    • Sea Salt: A pinch of sea salt ensures that the cookies don’t turn out too sweet.
    • Powdered Sugar: The powdered sugar is the base of the glaze, creating a smooth, silky texture and sweetness.
    • Water: A little water helps to thin the glaze to the desired consistency and allows it set beautifully on the cookies.
    A close-up image of the soft batch gingerbread cookies, laid out on a baking sheet
    Bake the cookies at 350 F for 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for 15-20 minutes.

    How to Make These Soft Gingerbread Christmas Cookies

    To make these cookies, start by preheating your oven to 350 F. Next, add the butter and sugar to a stand mixer and beat them together for a minute, until the butter is nice and fluffy. Then, add in the egg (or flax egg, if using) and molasses, and mix again until fully incorporated. Then, add in the flour, ginger, baking soda, and sea salt, and mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and a thick dough has formed.

    Separate out two tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball, repeating until all of the dough has been rolled into balls. You should end up with approximately 16 large cookies, or up to 24 standard-sized cookies. Add the granulated sugar to a small dish, then roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar before placing them onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Place the tray into the oven and allow the cookies to bake for 10 minutes, until they are baked but still soft.

    One of the soft batch gingerbread cookies, actively being dipped into a bowl of the gingerbread glaze
    Once the cookies are done, dip them halfway in the ginger glaze. Return the cookies to the baking sheet or to a wire cooling rack until the glaze has set.
    A close-up image of one of the soft baked gingerbread cookies, broken in half
    Once the glaze has set, serve the cookies and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to one week. You can also leave them on the counter for up to three days.

    Once the cookies are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool and settle for 15-20 minutes. This is important- the cookies will continue to cook as they cool! While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze by adding the powdered sugar, ground ginger, and water to a small bowl and mix until the glaze is smooth. Once the cookies have cooled, dip a small portion of each cookie into the glaze and then place them back on the tray to set.

    Then, serve them and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to one week. You can also leave them on the counter for up to three days.

    If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a review and rating below! To see more recipes and behind the scenes, follow along on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube! I’m also now on Pinterest, so stop by and take a look at what’s new.

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    A close-up image of a batch of the soft baked gingerbread cookies, laid out on a wire cooling rack

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    4.45 from 9 votes

    Soft Batch Gingerbread Cookies with Ginger Glaze

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Nut Free
    • Vegan
    Prep Time 35 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    There is nothing more paramount to the holiday season quite like a gingerbread cookie. Made from warm ground ginger, cinnamon, and sweet, sticky molasses, gingerbread cookies are a classic cookie that is warm, cozy, and perfect for leaving out on Christmas Eve for Santa to enjoy. These Soft Batch Gingerbread Cookies are sweet and chewy, and are topped with a ginger glaze that truly takes them to the next level. Whether you're making them for a holiday party or just as a sweet treat to enjoy this season, this cookie recipe will quickly become a part of your holiday traditions!
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    Ingredients

    For the Cookies:
    • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, softened – can also substitute vegan butter
    • ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar, plus more for rolling
    • 1 Large Egg, or 1 flax egg to make these cookies vegan
    • ⅓ Cup Molasses
    • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free Flour
    • 1 Tablespoon Ground Ginger
    • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
    • 1 Pinch Sea Salt
    For the Ginger Glaze:
    • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
    • 2 Teaspoons Ground Ginger
    • 3 Tablespoons Water

    Instructions 

    1. To make these cookies, start by preheating your oven to 350 F.
    2. Next, add the butter and sugar to a stand mixer and beat them together for a minute, until the butter is nice and fluffy. Then, add in the egg (or flax egg, if using) and molasses, and mix again until fully incorporated.
    3. Then, add in the flour, ginger, baking soda, and sea salt, and mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and a thick dough has formed.
    4. Separate out two tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball, repeating until all of the dough has been rolled into balls. You should end up with approximately 16 large cookies, or up to 24 standard-sized cookies.
    5. Add the granulated sugar to a small dish, then roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar before placing them onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
    6. Place the tray into the oven and allow the cookies to bake for 10 minutes, until they are baked but still soft.
    7. Once the cookies are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool and settle for 15-20 minutes. This is important- the cookies will continue to cook as they cool!
    8. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze by adding the powdered sugar, ground ginger, and water to a small bowl and mix until the glaze is smooth.
    9. Once the cookies have cooled, dip a small portion of each cookie into the glaze and then place them back on the tray to set.
    10. Then, serve them and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to one week. You can also leave them on the counter for up to three days.
    Nutrition Hide Nutrition
    Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Jeri Ann Walton
      December 17, 2024

      I absolutely Love these gingerbread cookies!!
      The best recipe ever!!
      Thanks for the recipes you post!!
      I followed the recipe to a tee, they are so tasty I can’t wait for my family to try them.
      🎄❄️💕😋

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