Gingerbread blondies with lemon glaze cut into Christmas tree shapes.
This year, I only had enough energy to decorate one type of Christmas cookie. Luckily, it was my adorable Christmas Lights Cookies, and they impressed my kid so much that I think I could have phoned in the rest of the holiday baking.
I also made these Gingerbread Cut-Outs with Cranberry Glaze (cuz Camille loves the pink color!), my Christmas M&M Sugar Cookie Bars, and my Chocolate-Covered Cherry Fudge. I think that about covers it in the Christmas baking department.
So now, I can focus on the other holiday stressors, right? Like, buying gifts, gift wrapping, mailing holiday cards, oh and also: we're in the middle of moving. Did I tell you we close on our new house just a few days before Christmas? I've been stress baking a lot. A lot.
My holiday season hasn't included nearly enough gingerbread, and I knew I needed to remedy that. Gingerbread is the best holiday flavor in my opinion, and in years past, I've made gingerbread flan, a gingerbread latte, and a mini gingerbread loaf.
This year, I'm all about these gingerbread blondies with lemon glaze.
My small-batch blondies made in a 8x8" pan are practically famous (you can always trust a non-chocolate lover to make incredible blondies), and with the addition of some gingerbread spices (ground ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves), they're even better.
These remind me of my gooey chai bars, but slightly different with all the extra ginger and lemon glaze. I could actually eat both: a chai bar in my left hand and a stack of gingerbread blondies with lemon glaze in my right hand, and alternate bites the rest of this holiday season. Are you in?
I hope you don't mind that these serve slightly more than two people. The recipe makes 15 little 3-bite Christmas tree shapes (see the photo above for help slicing them into perfect triangles); it's still less than a big 9x13 tray of blondies but definitely more than two people can eat. I think they would make a great addition to a holiday cookie plate!
Gingerbread Christmas trees with lemon icing.Gingerbread Blondies with Lemon Glaze
Ingredients
For the lemon glaze:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
15
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 190Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 126mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 0gSugar: 29gProtein: 3g
Iris says
This is genius!! Also why have I never thought about making a gingerbread flan. I’m Cuban! I should be on top of these things. I’m making that flan for noche Burma, I know it will be a hit!
Mamabearsweets says
I've already made a batch and they were gobbled up by my three year old and husband so quickly!! Im planning on making a double batch for Christmas and was curious if you think they would freeze well?
Alison says
Such a great idea! I made the glaze but it was too runny. Is that a typo and supposed to read "2 cups" as opposed to "1/2 cups"?
Christina Lane says
Yes, Alison! I'm sorry, it should 1 1/2 cups! I typed this recipe up half asleep and missed that. I'm so sorry!
Alison says
Thank you!
Nancy says
I'm making these now and noticed that there are a bunch of spices listed that aren't mentioned in the instructions. I assume they should be whisked into the flour. If there's a step I'm missing I hope someone will let me know.
Jill says
OMG these look so delish! And no I have not had enough sweets even though resolutions are supposed to start now. The tree light cookies are adorable too - just wish I saw them sooner. I get your posts and follow you on instagram.... so many things to love. I am going to order your books right now. It is rare that you see all good reviews on any item so I am confident they will be great! Merry Christmas to me. Thanks for all the great recipes and posts!
Christina Lane says
Awww, thanks so much, Jill! <3
Randi says
These look great. Do you think they would be good with a vanilla or cream cheese glaze? My family does not like lemon.
Christina Lane says
Vanilla would be awesome!
Liz frerich says
Hi! Will the glaze for these set and firm up? Or remain soft?
Christina Lane says
It sets firm :)