Bourbon Gingerbread Cookies with Bourbon Buttercream Recipe
Bourbon Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie. Crisp edges, chewy centers with classic gingerbread flavors and warm vanilla bourbon notes.
How to Make the Best Bourbon Gingerbread Cookies with Bourbon Buttercream
These bourbon gingerbread cookies with bourbon buttercream are a showstopping holiday treat that combines all the warmth of traditional gingerbread with a sophisticated bourbon twist. With crisp, snappy edges and chewy centers, these cookies deliver the perfect texture balance, while the rich bourbon buttercream frosting adds a luxurious finish that’s sure to impress.
Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply indulging in some festive baking at home, these cookies capture the essence of the season. The warm spices—cinnamon, ginger, and cloves—combined with dark molasses create that classic gingerbread flavor that everyone loves, while the bourbon adds unexpected depth and sophistication to both the cookie and the frosting.
Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this recipe is approachable and forgiving. The dough comes together easily, chills beautifully for easy rolling and cutting, and bakes up perfectly every time. Pair these with hot apple cider, spiced hot chocolate, or strong black coffee for the ultimate winter indulgence.
Bourbon Gingerbread Cookies with Bourbon Buttercream
Bourbon Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie. Crisp edges, chewy centers with classic gingerbread flavors and warm vanilla bourbon notes.
Ingredients
Bourbon Gingerbread Cookies
Bourbon Buttercream
Instructions
Bourbon Gingerbread Cookies
- Cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and bourbon to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves.
- Add the egg to the butter mixture and beat until well incorporated.
- Add the baking powder and baking soda to the spice mixture and whisk to combine.
- Mix the spice mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until the dough comes together.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling and cutting.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until the edges are crisp but the centers are still chewy.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Bourbon Buttercream
- Beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
- Add the bourbon and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Gradually add the confectioners sugar, beating on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cookies with the bourbon buttercream.
Notes
- Use Grandma's molasses for the best flavor
- Make sure butter is softened before making the buttercream
- Cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days