Kahlua Gingerbread People with Kahlua Icing

Infuse your holiday baking with a grown-up twist by trying these irresistibly festive Kahlua Gingerbread People with Kahlua Icing. This recipe elevates classic gingerbread cookies with the rich, coffee-liqueur flavor of Kahlua, which is artfully infused into both the spiced dough and the silky icing. Perfectly crisp at the edges yet soft and chewy in the center, each cookie is a harmonious blend of molasses, warm ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of aromatic cloves. The boozy, sweet glaze of Kahlua icing adds a decadent, glossy finish that’s hard to resist. Ideal for gifting, decorating with loved ones, or serving at holiday parties, these cookies bring a playful yet sophisticated touch to any winter celebration. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this easy-to-follow recipe is your new go-to for festive cookie trays!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 170 grams Unsalted butter, softened
• 150 grams Brown sugar
• 120 ml Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Kahlua
• 1 large Egg
• 360 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 200 grams Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 tablespoon Kahlua (for icing)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add the molasses, 2 tablespoons of Kahlua, and the egg to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into discs, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thickness. Use gingerbread person cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 9

To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and 1 tablespoon Kahlua in a medium bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.

Step 10

Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate with the Kahlua icing as desired. Let the icing set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1186.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4625.1

Total Fat 150.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 593.3mg	0%
Sodium 2698.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 770.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 482.3g
Protein 46.5g	0%

Vitamin D 66.8IU	0%
Calcium 639.8mg	0%
Iron 27.0mg	0%
Potassium 3142.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.3%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 66.7%