Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Soft Gingerbread Cookies topped with Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting and Salted Caramel. Perfectly spiced, these cookies deliver a delightful combination of warmth and sweetness that is sure to impress. Topped with rich vanilla bean buttercream and a luscious salted caramel drizzle, they are ideal for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights by the fire. Easy to make and customizable with various toppings, these treats are not only delicious but also perfect for sharing with loved ones. Bake a batch today and spread joy one cookie at a time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 vanilla bean (for frosting)
- Salted caramel (homemade)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough into balls on parchment-lined baking sheets; flatten slightly before baking for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool cookies on wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and gradually add powdered sugar; mix in heavy cream and vanilla bean seeds until fluffy.
- Prepare salted caramel by melting sugar until golden brown; stir in butter and heavy cream, then add sea salt.
- Frost cooled cookies with buttercream and drizzle salted caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg