Description
These No Bake Gingerbread Cookies are an easy and delicious treat that combines warm spices and sweet icing for a festive touch. Perfect for any holiday occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 dry vanilla instant pudding mix
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons milk
- gingerbread sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine sugar, spices, butter, milk, and molasses in a saucepan. Heat over medium until boiling; simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and whisk in instant pudding mix until smooth.
- Pour mixture over quick oats in a large bowl; stir until oats are covered.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon portions onto a parchment-lined sheet and shape into cookies.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Prepare icing with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle icing over cookies and top with sprinkles.
Notes
Use fresh spices for enhanced flavor.
Dairy-free options are available using plant-based milk and butter.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg