Ginger Icebox Cookies Recipe

These delightful Ginger Icebox Cookies are incredibly easy to make and taste amazing! The dough, packed with warming ginger spice, chills in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 weeks!), making them perfect for baking whenever the mood strikes. Plus, you can freeze the dough for months for baking later. Slice, bake, and enjoy these perfectly crisp cookies – a timeless holiday treat, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 130 mins
Calories 1321.5 kcal
Protein 35g
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Ingredients for Ginger Icebox Cookies

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How to Make Ginger Icebox Cookies

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in ⅓ cup molasses.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be stiff.
  6. Divide the dough into 3 or 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a 2 ½-inch diameter roll.
  7. Wrap each roll tightly in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 weeks. (For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.)
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Once chilled, slice the dough into ⅛-inch thick slices.
  10. Place the slices onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  11. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  12. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

295g

Fat

69g

Carbs

63g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ginger Icebox Cookies?

Ginger Icebox Cookies takes about 160 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 130 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ginger Icebox Cookies?

Ginger Icebox Cookies has approximately 1321.5 calories per serving, with about 35 g protein, 63 g carbohydrates and 84 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ginger Icebox Cookies?

The key ingredients for Ginger Icebox Cookies are Shortening, Sugar, Molasses, Flour, Ginger, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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