Let’s start baking! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy, about a minute. Then, add the egg and molasses, and mix until well combined. Finally, add the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt, and mix until a thick dough forms.
Take about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Lightly roll the ball in granulated sugar, then place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes. They should still be soft when you take them out of the oven. Allow them to cool and settle for 15-20 minutes.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the ginger glaze by mixing together the powdered sugar, ginger, and water until smooth. Dip a small portion of each cookie into the glaze, then place them back on the tray to let the glaze set.
Now, all that’s left to do is indulge in these irresistible gingerbread cookies! Enjoy every delicious bite!