Frosted Ginger Cookies Delight (Printer-Friendly Version)

Soft ginger cookies balanced with spicy notes and topped with smooth, sweet frosting.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Fat and Sweeteners

01 - 85 grams shortening
02 - 113 grams salted butter, softened
03 - 200 grams brown sugar, packed
04 - 100 grams granulated sugar
05 - 30 milliliters molasses

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 large egg
07 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract

→ Spices and Leavening

08 - 5 grams ground cinnamon
09 - 5 grams ground ginger
10 - 1 gram ground cloves
11 - 2 grams salt
12 - 5 grams baking soda

→ Dry Ingredients

13 - 310 grams all-purpose flour, fluff and scoop

→ Frosting

14 - 57 grams butter, softened
15 - 160 grams powdered sugar
16 - 15 milliliters milk
17 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract or vanilla paste

→ Optional Garnishes

18 - Festive sprinkles
19 - Crushed crystallized ginger
20 - Finely chopped nuts

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure even baking and prevent sticking.
02 - Combine shortening, softened salted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a tender cookie base.
03 - Incorporate molasses, egg, and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture. Beat until thoroughly blended and smooth.
04 - Add ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, salt, and baking soda to the mixture. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed and aromatic.
05 - Gradually add all-purpose flour one cup at a time, mixing gently until a uniform dough forms. Avoid overmixing to maintain cookie tenderness.
06 - Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 5 centimeters apart to allow spreading.
07 - Bake for 11 minutes or until edges are firm and centers are set. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before frosting.
08 - While cookies cool, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy to achieve spreadable consistency.
09 - Spread frosting generously over each cooled cookie. Decorate with festive sprinkles or optional garnishes such as crystallized ginger or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - For a gluten-free variant, substitute all-purpose flour with a measure-for-measure gluten-free flour blend. Adjust baking time if necessary.
02 - To reduce frosting sweetness, lessen powdered sugar and add a pinch of salt or a few drops of lemon juice.
03 - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Freeze dough or frosted cookies separately to preserve freshness.

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