Air Fryer Gingerbread Cookies
Ready to fill your home with the sweet smell of gingerbread? These Air Fryer Gingerbread Cookies are easy to make and perfect for a festive treat. Whether it's Christmas or just a cozy day indoors, these cookies promise to deliver a delicious burst of flavor and a touch of nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup dark molasses
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the icing:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Over parchment paper or in a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, ½ tablespoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- In another bowl, beat the butter with the brown sugar in a mixer until smooth and creamy, for about 2 minutes. Add the molasses and beat again until it's well combined. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat on high for 2 minutes.⅔ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup brown sugar, ⅔ cup dark molasses, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until combined.
- Divide it in half, wrap each portion in plastic wrap, shape it into discs, and chill for at least 2 hours to 1 day. Remove from the fridge around 10 minutes before use.
- Add a bit of flour to the surface and roll each piece to 3 mm thick. Use a ginger man (or other shapes) cookie cutter to cut the cookies - you can re-roll the remaining dough.
- Place the cookies 1 inch apart on the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the air fryer at 320°F (160°C) for 5 minutes. Work in batches to get all the cookies ready.
- Mix the icing ingredients and decorate the cookies with a piping bag and sprinkles.3 cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup whole milk, Sprinkles for decoration
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Chill the Dough: Don’t skip the chilling step. This helps the cookies keep their shape and enhances the flavors.
- Rolling the Dough: If the dough becomes sticky, sprinkle a bit more flour on your rolling surface or rolling pin. Keeping the dough cool helps a lot too.
- Timing is Key: Keep an eye on your air fryer! All air fryers are a bit different, so your cookies might need a minute less or a minute more.
- Decorating: Let the cookies cool completely before you start icing them. This will keep the icing from melting and creating a mess.
- Frosting Consistency: If your icing is too runny, add more powdered sugar. Too thick? A few drops of milk will do the trick.
Storage Instructions
- Room Temperature: Pop them into an airtight container and they'll stay fresh and delicious. You can keep them at room temperature for up to a week, making sure they're away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Freeze: If you want them to last even longer, you can also stash them in the freezer inside a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours or give them a quick zap in the microwave for a warm treat. Just like that, it's like you've baked them fresh all over again!
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
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