Best Ginger Spice Buttercream Frosting Recipes

The Best Gingerbread Buttercream Frosting image

Provided by Two Sisters Crafting

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound (4 cups) of Powdered Sugar
1 cup Butter (We use Salted Sweet Cream Butter)
1 tablespoon of Molasses
1/4 teaspoon of Ground Ginger
Decorating Bags
Wilton 2D Decorating Tip
Mixer

Steps:

Add softened butter to a mixing bowl.
Add Molasses and Ground Ginger.
Beat on low until completely combined.
Add Powdered Sugar. Beat on low until powdered sugar is incorporated. Then move mixer up to medium-high speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
When completely mixed the frosting may appear dry. If that happens add a little bit of Milk, a bit at a time until frosting is the proper consistency.

Frosted Ginger Cookies image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in molasses and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until cookies spring back when touched lightly (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks. , For frosting, in a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, milk and butter to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat (mixture will look curdled at first). Cool for 3 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt; mix well. Frost warm cookies.

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