Gingerbread Cookies with a Cream Cheese Glaze

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Step 1

Blend the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves together in a medium bowl. In a larger bowl, whisk the brown sugar, stevia, molasses, applesauce, ginger, and egg until well combined. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones until just mixed, then cover the dough and pop it in the fridge for at least an hour to chill.

Step 2

When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out the dough by the tablespoon, roll each portion into a ball, and place them on the sheet about an inch apart. Press down on each ball just a bit with your palm to slightly flatten them.

Step 3

Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, until they’re puffed up and set. Let them cool completely before frosting. For the glaze, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl or mixer until smooth. Slowly add the butter while continuing to beat, then mix in the powdered sugar, stevia, and vanilla until everything is nicely combined.

Step 4

Once the cookies are cool, spread the cream cheese glaze on top using a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Enjoy!