Citrus Glazed Gingerbread Hearts
Citrus Glazed Gingerbread Hearts: A Festive Treat for All Occasions
Looking for a delicious and festive treat that will impress your guests? Look no further than these Citrus Glazed Gingerbread Hearts! This recipe combines the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread with a tangy citrus glaze, creating a perfect balance of sweet and sour.
To make these delicious treats, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
This recipe makes about 12-15 gingerbread hearts, depending on the size of your cookie cutter.
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the gingerbread hearts and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
While the gingerbread hearts are baking, prepare the citrus glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
Once the gingerbread hearts are done baking, let them cool for a few minutes before brushing the glaze over the top of each heart. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
These Citrus Glazed Gingerbread Hearts are the perfect treat for any occasion, from holiday parties to Valentine's Day celebrations. They are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, with just the right amount of sweetness and tanginess. Try them out today and impress your guests with this delicious and festive dessert!
Type: Dessert, Snack
Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Orange juice
Cooking Tips:
- Roll out the dough to a consistent thickness for even baking.
- Let the gingerbread hearts cool before adding the glaze to prevent it from melting off.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter for a festive touch.
Appearance:
- Heart-shaped gingerbread cookies with a shiny citrus glaze.
Taste:
- Warm, spicy gingerbread with a tangy citrus glaze.
