Iced Molasses Cookies

5 from 1 vote

These Iced Molasses Cookies are packed with warm spices and a dash of orange juice with a sweet vanilla icing drizzled on top.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Servings: cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Sift the 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add the 3/4 cup butter and 1 cup of sugar and beat together until fluffy.
Add the 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extractBeat until the egg is incorporated.
Add the 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1/4 cup molasses to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the molasses mixture, beating in each addition before adding the next.
Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and roll them into a ball.
Add the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar to a small bowl.
Roll the balls of cookie dough in the sugar until completely coated.
Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Add the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to a medium bowl. Whisk together.
Mix in an additional 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream until the icing is thick but drippy.
Drizzle the icing over each cookie and set aside to harden.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.