Gingerbread Frosting for Cookies

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Gingerbread Frosting for Cookies
15 min.
12
20kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your holiday treats, this Gingerbread Frosting for Cookies is the perfect addition! With its rich, aromatic flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, this frosting captures the essence of the festive season. Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie adorned with a glossy layer of this delightful icing that not only looks beautiful but adds an irresistible sweetness.

This easy-to-make frosting is not only a breeze to whip up in just 15 minutes, but it’s also gluten-free and vegetarian, making it a great choice for a variety of dietary needs. With each serving containing only 20 calories, you can indulge without the guilt. The combination of nonfat milk with confectioners' sugar creates a smooth texture that spreads beautifully over your favorite cookies, transforming them into a stunning dessert that both friends and family will adore.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ginger 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • tablespoon nonfat milk 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Place the confectioners' sugar in a bowl, and stir in the milk until smooth.
  2. Mix in the cinnamon, cloves, and ginger until thoroughly blended.
  3. Spread on cookies of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories20kcal
Protein0.95%
Fat0.33%
Carbs98.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.44
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
0.16739130408868%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:20.23kcal
1.01%
Fat:0.01g
0.01%
Saturated Fat:0g
0.02%
Carbohydrates:5.15g
1.72%
Net Carbohydrates:5.09g
1.85%
Sugar:4.96g
5.51%
Cholesterol:0.04mg
0.01%
Sodium:0.74mg
0.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.05g
0.1%
Manganese:0.04mg
2%
Source:Allrecipes