Best 7 Gingerbread Cookie Cocktail Recipes

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Treat yourself with a delightful and festive treat that is sure to bring the holiday spirit alive - the Gingerbread Cookie Cocktail. This delectable drink is a magical combination of flavors that captures the essence of the classic gingerbread cookie, making it a perfect choice for cozy winter nights, holiday parties, or any occasion that calls for a touch of warmth and cheer. With its tantalizing aroma and irresistible taste, the Gingerbread Cookie Cocktail is a true sensory experience that will leave you feeling merry and bright.

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GINGERBREAD COOKIE COCKTAIL



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Everyone's favorite Christmas cookie gets a grown-up twist in this must-make holiday cocktail.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 1h10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons mild-flavor molasses
1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Orange wedge
Brown sugar
1 oz Gingerbread Simple Syrup (2 tablespoons)
1 oz vanilla vodka (2 tablespoons)
1 oz half-and-half (2 tablespoons)
1/2 oz coffee liqueur (1 tablespoon)

Steps:

  • To make Gingerbread Simple Syrup, mix sugar, water, molasses, gingerroot, cinnamon sticks and cloves in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside 1 hour to cool. Strain syrup into glass jar; discard spices. Cover jar, and refrigerate until needed. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
  • To prepare cocktail, moisten rim of chilled martini glass with orange wedge. Sprinkle brown sugar onto small plate, and dip moistened rim into the sugar to coat lightly. Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add 1 ounce of the gingerbread simple syrup, the vodka, half-and-half and coffee liqueur; cover and shake. Strain into martini glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cocktail, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g

GINGERBREAD COCKTAIL



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The combination of amaretto, vodka, and Bailey's Irish Cream® will add joy to your festivities. Enjoy the holidays with this cocktail brimming with the warming spices of the season.

Provided by Sandra Garth

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ounce amaretto liqueur
¼ teaspoon molasses
⅛ teaspoon allspice
⅛ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup ice, or as needed
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce Irish cream liqueur (such as Bailey's®)
2 gingersnap cookies

Steps:

  • Combine amaretto, molasses, allspice, and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until molasses is melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool briefly, 5 to 10 minutes
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, Irish cream liqueur, and amaretto mixture. Shake well to blend and strain into a cocktail glass. Serve with gingersnap cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 52.8 mg, Sugar 29.7 g

GINGERBREAD COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, sugar, large egg, molasses, Pillsbury™ Best™ All-Purpose Flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, kosher salt, Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Vanilla Frosting, sprinkles

Provided by Pillsbury Baking

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
¼ cup molasses
2 ¼ cups Pillsbury™ Best™ All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Vanilla Frosting, 1 16-ounce tub
sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter and 1 cup (200 G) sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and molasses, and beat until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the Pillsbury™ Best™ All-Purpose Flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  • Spread the remaining ½ cup (100 G) sugar in a shallow dish.
  • Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop with a spring release, scoop a slightly heaped portion of dough and roll into a ball about 1½ inches (3.81 cm) in diameter. Roll the dough ball in the sugar to coat (optional), then place on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the balls 2 inches (5 cm) apart. (Bake in batches if needed so the cookies have ample room to spread.)
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Once the cookies have cooled, spread 1-2 tablespoons of Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Vanilla Frosting over each one and decorate with festive sprinkles.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 7 grams

GINGERBREAD COOKIE BITES



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I transformed store-bought cookie mix into mini tarts similar to gingerbread brownies. For garnish, try chopped crystalized ginger or a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg. -Shenae Pulliam, Swansea, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake/cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
FILLING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
Crystallized ginger, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cookie mix, butter, sugar, egg, flour, water and, if desired, ginger until blended. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place in ungreased mini-muffin cups. Press evenly onto bottoms and up the sides of cups. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool in pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pipe into cookie cups; sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg and, if desired, crystallized ginger. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

GINGERBREAD COOKIE COCKTAIL



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 16

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1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons light molasses
1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Gingerbread Cookie Cocktail:
Orange wedge
Brown sugar
1 oz Gingerbread Simple Syrup (2 tablespoons)
1 oz vanilla vodka (2 tablespoons)
1 oz half-and-half (2 tablespoons)
1/2 oz coffee liqueur (1 tablespoon)

Steps:

  • To make Gingerbread Simple Syrup, mix sugar, water, molasses, gingerroot, cinnamon sticks and cloves in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside 1 hour to cool. Strain into glass jar; discard spices. Cover jar, and refrigerate until needed. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
  • To garnish glass, moisten rim of chilled martini glass with orange wedge. Sprinkle brown sugar onto small plate, and dip moistened rim into the sugar to coat lightly.
  • To prepare cocktail, fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add gingerbread simple syrup, vodka, half-and-half and coffee liqueur; cover and shake. Pour into martini glass.

GINGERBREAD COCKTAIL



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     beverage

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
3 to 4 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur (recommended: Frangelico), optional
4 ounces (1/2 cup) Kahlua

Steps:

  • For the syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard the ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  • For the espresso: In an 8-ounce glass measuring cup, whisk together the boiling water, espresso powder, and liqueur, if using, until the powder is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine 1 cup syrup with the espresso/hazelnut liqueur mixture in a large martini shaker. Add the Kaluha and shake to combine. Pour over ice-filled glasses and serve.

CLASSIC GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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These classic gingerbread cookies are a holiday staple.

Provided by Dar

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
⅓ cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg until combined.
  • Whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir into butter mixture until just combined.
  • Roll dough into teaspoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake 1 sheet at a time in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the cocktail will taste. This is especially important for the gingerbread syrup, as the flavor of the spices will be more pronounced.
  • Make the gingerbread syrup ahead of time: The gingerbread syrup can be made up to 2 weeks in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This will save you time when you're ready to make the cocktail.
  • Rim the glasses with gingerbread crumbs: This is a fun and easy way to add a festive touch to the cocktail. Simply crush some gingerbread cookies in a food processor or blender until they are fine crumbs. Then, dip the rims of the glasses in the crumbs.
  • Garnish the cocktails with whipped cream and gingerbread cookies: This is a delicious and easy way to finish off the cocktail. Simply whip some heavy cream until it is stiff peaks. Then, top each cocktail with a dollop of whipped cream and a gingerbread cookie.

Conclusion:

The gingerbread cookie cocktail is a delicious and festive cocktail that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet, spicy, or boozy, there is a gingerbread cookie cocktail recipe out there for you. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this delicious holiday treat!

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