Gingerbread Cookies with Eggnog Icing

These Gingerbread Cookies with Eggnog Icing are the perfect Christmas cookies, filled with warm spices and a delightful eggnog-flavored icing. They're great for holiday parties, gift-giving, or enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened


• 1/2 cup granulated sugar


• 1/2 cup molasses


• 1 large egg


• 1 teaspoon ground ginger


• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves


• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda


• 1/4 teaspoon salt


• 1/2 cup powdered sugar


• 2 tablespoons eggnog


• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the molasses and egg to the mixture, and mix until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms

Divide the dough in half, and shape each half into a disc

Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

On a floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness

Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

For the eggnog icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, eggnog, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy

Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle or spread the eggnog icing on top of each cookie

Let the icing set before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container

Enjoy your delicious Gingerbread Cookies with Eggnog Icing!