Description
Gingerbread Frosting: Cinnamon Molasses Dream is a festive delight that transforms your holiday treats into something truly special. This creamy, spiced frosting combines the rich flavors of molasses and warm cinnamon, creating a nostalgic experience reminiscent of cozy winter kitchens. Perfect for spreading on gingerbread cookies, cupcakes, or drizzling over pancakes, this frosting will elevate any dessert and leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
- In another bowl, sift together powdered sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter on low speed, then mix in molasses and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Adjust consistency by adding milk if needed; aim for a spreadable texture.
- Spread generously over cooled gingerbread cookies or cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg