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Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze

Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze
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Indulge in the warmth of the holidays with Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze, a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of festive baking. These cookies are soft, chewy, and infused with rich ginger spice and molasses, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. Topped with a luscious maple glaze, they make for an irresistible dessert at any holiday gathering or cozy evening at home. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create these scrumptious treats that are sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (300 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1–2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (180 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (and a very tiny bit more if you need more)
  • pinch of salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and molasses, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger; gradually add to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll small balls of dough in granulated sugar before placing them on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 9-11 minutes until just set but still soft; allow cooling.
  7. For the glaze, whisk melted butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, milk, and salt until smooth; dip cookies into glaze once cooled.

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