Description
Enjoy the delightful blend of ginger, spice, and everything nice with these Valentine Chewy Ginger Cookies. Quick to prepare and perfect for sharing, these treats carry a nostalgic flavor that brings warmth and joy. Ideal for any celebration or cozy gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 3 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- Holly sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, ground spices, salt, and baking soda in a bowl; set aside.
- Cream unsalted butter and light brown sugar until fluffy, then mix in egg yolks, molasses, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls, coat with spiced sugar, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare icing by browning butter and mixing with powdered sugar and milk; dip cooled cookies in icing and decorate.
Notes
Feel free to switch to gluten-free flour if needed.
Customize spices according to your taste—more ginger can enhance flavor.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg