Spiced Ginger Cookies

By Lunds & Byerlys

December 3, 2024

There’s nothing like a warm cookie, and this recipe brings the concept to a whole new level. With comforting ginger and subtly sweet cream cheese, our Spiced Ginger Cookies are great for warming you up from the inside out. In just a few simple steps, using pantry staples, you can whip up these gorgeous cookies for any occasion in just 30 minutes. So get out your mixing bowls and let the ginger calm your mind and satisfy your cravings.

SERVINGS

15

PREP TIME

15 min

+ 1 hr resting time

COOK TIME

15 min

Ingredients

For the cookies:

  • 1 ½
    cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1
    cup granulated sugar
  • 1
    cup packed brown sugar
  • 2
    large eggs
  • ½
    cup molasses
  • 1 ½
    teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 ½
    cups plus 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 ½
    teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½
    teaspoons baking powder
  • 1
    tbsp plus 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2
    tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½
    teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1
    tsp ground cloves, plus more for garnish
  • 1
    tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 8
    ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼
    cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 ½
    cups powdered sugar
  • 1
    teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    To make the cookies: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and freshly ground black pepper. Beat until combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Heat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Form the dough into ⅓ cup discs and place them 3” apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Repeat with the remaining dough. Let cool completely.

  4. 4

    To make the cream cheese frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until smooth, 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Frost the cookies, sprinkle with ground clove, and enjoy! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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