Ginger Cookies with Orange Glaze

These deliciously soft, chewy ginger cookies drizzled with an orange glaze are great for bake sales because they hold their shape well.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 38 mins
• Calories: 203 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco®)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 0.75 cup vegetable oil
• 1.5 teaspoons orange extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Combine brown sugar, oil, molasses, egg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour over flour mixture; mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Roll dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on ungreased baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 9 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Step 6

Place shortening in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until melted, about 1 minute.

Step 7

Stir confectioners' sugar and orange extract into the melted shortening. Mix in milk a little at a time until glaze runs smoothly off the end of a spoon. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spoon glaze over cooled cookies.