Gingerbread Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients and Weight:

For the Cookies: * 1 cup (120g) In The Raw Organic Coconut Sugar * 1 cup (85g) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes * 1 large egg * 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda * 1/2 teaspoon (2g) ground cinnamon * 1/4 teaspoon (1g) ground ginger * 1/4 teaspoon (1g) ground cloves * 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting: * 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese, softened * 1/2 cup (60g) In The Raw Organic Maple Sugar * 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened * 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Cookies: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, cream together the coconut sugar and butter until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the egg until well combined. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. 6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch. 8. Cut out cookies with your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet. 9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. 10. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 1. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, coconut sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. 2. Spread the frosting over the cooled cookies and enjoy!

Nutritional Information: (Per cookie with 1 tablespoon of frosting)

• Calories: 160
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 80mg
• Carbohydrates: 21g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 13g
• Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and spicy gingerbread cookies
• Creamy and slightly tangy cream cheese frosting
• Perfect for Christmas, holidays, or any occasion
• Kid-friendly and loved by all

User Comments:

• "These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. My family loves them!"
• "I love the combination of the gingerbread spices and the In The Raw sweeteners. It's a unique and flavorful treat."
• "The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the cookies. It's light and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness."
• "These cookies are a hit at every party I bring them to. They're always a crowd-pleaser."
• "I love that these cookies are made with In The Raw sweeteners. It makes me feel good about giving them to my family and friends."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To ensure the cookies are evenly baked, rotate the baking sheet halfway through the cooking time.
• If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet with butter or cooking spray.
• Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will prevent the frosting from melting.
• The dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
• If you don't have coconut sugar, you can substitute brown sugar.
• If you don't have maple sugar, you can substitute granulated sugar or honey.