Gingerbread Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Gingerbread cookies with cream cheese frosting are a delightful holiday treat that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering. The spicy sweetness of gingerbread combined with the creamy tang of cream cheese frosting creates a perfect balance of flavors that is sure to please any palate. These cookies are a beloved tradition during the holiday season, often enjoyed at family gatherings, cookie exchanges, and festive parties.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
30 cookies
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, stevia, molasses, applesauce, ginger, and egg. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 4
Use a tablespoon to scoop out dough. Roll dough into balls. Place on the baking sheet 1 inch apart. Very slightly flatten cookies with your palm.
Step 5
Bake until puffy and set, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
Step 6
For frosting, in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until very smooth. With mixer running, add butter a little at a time, beating constantly. Add powdered sugar, stevia, and vanilla and beat just until smooth.
Step 7
Use a small offset spatula to spread frosting on top of cookies.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
94
Calories
3g
Fat
15g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Complement
The rich aroma of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves wafting from the oven as these cookies bake is enough to put anyone in the holiday spirit. The soft, chewy texture of the cookies pairs perfectly with the smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting, creating a decadent and indulgent dessert that is simply irresistible. Whether enjoyed with a warm cup of cocoa by the fire or wrapped up as a thoughtful gift, gingerbread cookies with cream cheese frosting are a beloved holiday staple that brings joy to all who indulge in their deliciousness.
