Baked Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing

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Soft, spiced cookies with warm ginger and molasses notes, finished with a smooth, sweet royal icing for a festive touch. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 57 minutes, layers All-purpose flour, Ground ginger, Baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 45 min Cook: 12 min Serves 24 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp ground ginger, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, and 1/2 tsp salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Step 2: Beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a large bowl until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup molasses and 1 large egg, beating until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Chill dough for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface, cut into shapes, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden.
  4. Step 4: Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Once completely cool, pipe or spread 1/2 cup royal icing on each cookie.

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