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Gingerbread Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

Course Dessert, Snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Bake Time 14 minutes
Servings 12 medium-sized cookies

Ingredients

Gingerbread Cookies

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp Hedessent Gingerbread Flavor Drops
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar adjust as needed for desired thickness
  • ½ to 1 tsp Hedessent Cinnamon Flavor Drops adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar with a stand or handheld mixer on high speed for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the Hedessent Gingerbread Flavor Drops, egg, and molasses. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
  • Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt on low speed, just until combined.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out 8 large or 12 medium-sized dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes for large cookies, or 11-12 minutes for medium-sized cookies.
  • Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
  • Prepare the Icing: While the cookies are cooling, make the icing. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese on high speed until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, Hedessent Cinnamon Flavor Drops, and salt. Mix on high for 3-5 minutes, until creamy and well combined.
  • Ice the Cookies: Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread or pipe the cinnamon cream cheese icing on top of each cookie.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.