Description
A delightful and nostalgic frosting featuring warm spices and creamy vanilla, perfect for gingerbread cookies and festive treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp milk, as needed
Instructions
- Beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing until incorporated smoothly.
- Drizzle in the molasses for a warm gingerbread flavor.
- Sprinkle in the spices and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and adjust the consistency with milk.
- Taste and adjust spices or sweetness as needed.
- Frost your favorite baked goods and serve.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Adjust the thickness with milk or powdered sugar as necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: frosting, gingerbread, holiday, dessert, creamy, vanilla, spices