Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Brown Butter Maple Glaze Gingerbread Cookies, a delightful twist on the classic holiday treat. These cookies feature a perfect blend of warm spices and the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter, topped with a smooth maple glaze that elevates each bite. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or savoring on cozy evenings, these cookies are sure to bring warmth and cheer to your holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- â…“ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
- Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and browned butter until smooth. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm while centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and maple syrup to desired consistency; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg