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Ginger Cream Cookies

Ginger Cream Cookies are soft, gingerbread cookies that are delicious on their own or top with a spread of Buttercream Frosting. This recipe for soft Ginger Cream Cookies is simple and perfect for sharing around the Holidays with family and friends.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Sarah Alvord, Feeding Your Fam

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º F
  • Cream together butter and sugar. Add in eggs and molasses, mix until combined.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cloves and cinnamon into the creamed butter and mix.
  • Slowly add water while mixing until combined and a soft dough is formed
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on a parchment lined or greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes. Dip into melted white chocolate or frost with cream cheese frosting.

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Notes

Recipe for BUTTERCREAM FROSTING. 
If the dough is too soft to scoop, place covered in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before scooping. 

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 0.005mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: Cookies
Keyword: Ginger Cream Cookies
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