Gingerbread Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Looking for a new recipe for your holiday cookie swap? Try these reduced-sugar and low-calorie gingerbread cookies made with Stevia In The Raw® and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
30 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 30 servings

For Cookies:

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag

  • cup unsulfured molasses

  • ¼ cup applesauce

  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

  • 1 large egg

For Frosting:

  • 1 (4 ounce) package cold cream cheese, cubed

  • ½ stick unsalted butter, softened

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted

  • ¼ cup Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, stevia, molasses, applesauce, ginger, and egg. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  4. Use a tablespoon to scoop out dough. Roll dough into balls. Place on the baking sheet 1 inch apart. Very slightly flatten cookies with your palm.

  5. Bake until puffy and set, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.

  6. For frosting, in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until very smooth. With mixer running, add butter a little at a time, beating constantly. Add powdered sugar, stevia, and vanilla and beat just until smooth.

  7. Use a small offset spatula to spread frosting on top of cookies.

Cook's Note:

Feel free to use ground nutmeg instead of grated.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

94 Calories
3g Fat
15g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 94
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 79mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.