Slice and Bake Ginger Wafers

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Chilling Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 34 mins

  • Servings

    50 cookies

  • Calories

    79 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Slice and Bake Ginger Wafers

The best slice and bake ginger wafers are easy gingerbread cookies that you can prepare in advance then slice and bake for the holidays! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 pinch salt (if you use unsalted butter then ¼ tsp of salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • 2 cups all purpose flour (at least 11% protein)

ORANGE GLAZE

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons orange juice

EXTRAS

  • 4-5 ounces white chocolate melted
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Instructions

  1. Beat the butter, sugar and molasses until light and fluffy 1-2 minutes, add the egg, ginger, zest, salt, cinnamon and cloves, beat to combine, add the flour and combine. (dough will be stiff). Move to a flat surface gently knead to form a dough, divide in half and form each into a 8 inch log, Wrap in plastic and chill 4-5.
  2. Pre heat oven to 350F / 180C. Slice into ¼ inch slices, place them on the parchment paper lined baking sheets and bake 10-14 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Drizzle with an orange glaze or dip half the cookie in melted white chocolate if desired. Enjoy!

ORANGE GLAZE

  1. In a small bowl combine the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.

Notes

  • If you are using the orange cream glaze, I recommend using a little less of the ground cloves. For some reason the glaze brings out a stronger flavor of the cloves than the white chocolate.
  • Unbaked icebox cookie dough will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Store in a freeze safe bag. Thaw dough in the refrigerator so it remains cold, then slice and bake as directed.
  • Baked cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week or two. You can also freeze baked cookies in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 64IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 50cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 79kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 64IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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