Chewy Gingerbread Cookies with Eggnog Drizzle
Servings 24
Calories 198kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature ((1 1/2 sticks) )
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, (divided)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour*
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For the drizzle:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons prepared eggnog
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
- Beat the butter with a mixer until smooth. Add 1 cup of sugar. Cream the butter and sugar together until lightened in color. Add the egg and mix well. Add the molasses and mix well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet. Mix well.
- Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in a small bowl. Drop the dough, using a cookie scoop, by 1 1/2 tablespoon dollops into the bowl of sugar and roll around to coat. Place the dough on the cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Allow to cool on the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Once the cookies are cool, make the drizzle by mixing the powdered sugar, eggnog, and nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Add extra powdered sugar or eggnog to get it to a thick drizzling consistency. Pour the drizzle into a zip-top bag and seal. Cut a small opening in one corner of the bag and drizzle the glaze over the cookies. Allow to harden. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
* It's very important to measure the flour correctly as adding too much will make the dough too thick and the cookies won't spread. I always use the spoon and level method. Don't use the measuring cup to scoop the flour.
If your cookies spread too thinly, try refrigerating your dough for at least 1 hour before scooping and baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.
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