Gingerbread Gooey Butter Cookies
These festive and easy-to-make cookies feature cozy spices and a gooey, soft texture, topped with a sweet powdered sugar coating.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened Use dairy-free for vegan version.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar Plus extra for dusting.
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Add more to reduce spreading.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until well incorporated.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mix until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until tops are set but still soft.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with more powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
For a richer treat, you can mix in mini chocolate chips or add zest of orange. If the dough is too sticky, chill longer or use floured hands. Store cookies in an airtight container with bread or marshmallow to maintain softness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 105mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 11g
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