Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze

Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Cozy, soft gingerbread cookies dipped in a thick maple glaze and filled with crackly spice on the outside and pillowy warmth on the inside. These are the holiday cookies everyone reaches for first.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Gingerbread Cookies

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 300 grams
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1–2 teaspoons ground ginger
• Granulated sugar for rolling

Maple Glaze

• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 180 grams
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Pinch of salt

How to Make Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze

Step 1. Make the Dough

Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and molasses and mix until incorporated. Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and ginger and mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 2. Form and Bake

Scoop the dough into small balls slightly smaller than golf balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes, then remove from the pan so the cookies can sink and flatten slightly as they cool.

Step 3. Add the Maple Glaze

Whisk the glaze ingredients until smooth and thick. If necessary, add milk one teaspoon at a time. Dip one side of each cooled cookie into the maple glaze, scrape excess glaze on the bowl edge, and place on wax paper. Add sprinkles if desired.

Pro Tips

1. Measure flour carefully for perfect texture
   Scale measurements give the best accuracy. If using cups, scoop and level rather than packing the flour.
2. Bake until just set for soft cookies
   The cookies should appear slightly underbaked at the center. They set as they cool for that perfect softness.
3. Glaze near serving time
   The maple glaze sets beautifully within a few hours. For the cleanest finish, glaze the cookies within 24 hours of serving.

Serving Suggestions and Pairings

Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze are incredibly versatile on holiday tables. Here are a few serving ideas:

• Hot beverages
  Pair with warm apple cider, vanilla chai, spiced black tea, or freshly brewed coffee.
• Holiday dessert boards
  Add them to a platter with peppermint bark, fudge squares, marshmallows, caramel popcorn, and candied nuts.
• Gift boxes
  These cookies hold their shape well, making them ideal for holiday cookie box assortments.
• Breakfast treat
  Serve alongside Greek yogurt and fruit for a cozy holiday morning addition.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sugar
1 cookie	150	1g	22g	6g	1g	14g

Disclaimer: Nutrition values are estimated using online calculators and can vary based on ingredient brands and measurements.

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