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No Bake Gingerbread Cookies

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Soft, chewy no-bake gingerbread cookies made with warm holiday spices, oats, molasses, and a quick pudding mixture. They come together in minutes and deliver classic gingerbread flavor without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon cloves

1/2 cup butter

2/3 cup milk

1/4 cup unsulphured molasses

1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix

3 cups rolled oats

Icing:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons milk

Optional: Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, butter, 2/3 cup milk, and molasses.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches a boil. Allow it to boil for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in the dry pudding mix until smooth.
  4. Place the oats in a large mixing bowl and pour the warm pudding mixture over them. Stir until fully combined.
  5. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and press gently to shape.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the cookies to firm.
  7. For the icing, mix the powdered sugar, remaining teaspoon of cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
  8. Drizzle icing over chilled cookies and add sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.

Increase ginger or cinnamon for deeper spice.

Stir in chocolate chips or drizzle melted white chocolate for variation.

Add orange zest to brighten the flavor.

Let cookies sit at room temperature briefly for a softer texture.

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