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Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze: The Ultimate Cozy Treat

Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze
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These Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze are the perfect seasonal treat. They’re soft, flavorful, and topped with a sweet maple glaze that takes them to the next level.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Roll the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set. Let cool.
  9. In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar with maple syrup to create a glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • For a spicier flavor, add more ground ginger or cinnamon.

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Keywords: soft gingerbread cookies, maple glaze, cozy treats

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