gingerbread cookies with orange buttercream frosting

Author of this recipe: Ardell Temoshenka

Make your holiday season sweeter with these delicious gingerbread cookies decorated with a zesty orange buttercream frosting! Perfectly spiced, this recipe is sure to be a hit at any gathering. #gingerbreadcookies #orangebuttercreamfrosting #holidaybaking

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Ingredients

• * Gingerbread cookies
• + Flour
• + Baking powder
• + Cinnamon
• + Ginger
• + Nutmeg
• + Cloves
• + Salt
• + Molasses
• + Eggs
• + Butter
• + Sugar
• + Orange zest
• * Orange buttercream frosting
• + Butter
• + Powdered sugar
• + Vanilla extract
• + Milk
• + Orange juice
• + Orange zest
• + Orange food coloring (optional)

Steps

1. Gingerbread Cookies with Orange Buttercream Frosting Recipe
3. Are you looking for a delicious holiday treat that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than gingerbread cookies with orange buttercream frosting! In this recipe, we will guide you through the steps of making these tasty treats from scratch. Follow along and enjoy the delicious aroma of freshly baked gingerbread cookies.
5. Ingredients:
6. - 2 cups all-purpose flour
7. - 1 teaspoon baking powder
8. - 1 teaspoon baking soda
9. - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10. - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
11. - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
12. - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13. - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
14. - 1 cup granulated sugar
15. - 1 large egg
16. - 1 tablespoon molasses
17. - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18. - Orange Buttercream Frosting:
19. - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
20. - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
21. - 1/4 cup orange juice
22. - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
24. Instructions:
26. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
28. 2. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract and mix well.
30. 3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until just combined. Roll the dough into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
32. 4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
34. 5. To make the orange buttercream frosting, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Add the orange juice and vanilla extract and mix well.
36. 6. Once the gingerbread cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of frosting onto each cookie.
38. 7. Decorate with additional frosting, sprinkles, or any other toppings you desire! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
40. Enjoy your delicious gingerbread cookies with orange buttercream frosting!

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