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Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Gingerbread Cookies Recipe


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

Classic gingerbread cookies dance with warm spices and festive charm. Home bakers can craft these delightful treats that bring holiday cheer and sweet memories to the table.


Ingredients

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  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves

Instructions

  1. Whip butter and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
  2. Incorporate molasses and egg, thoroughly blending until a smooth mixture forms.
  3. Separately combine flour, baking soda, salt, and aromatic spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) in a distinct container.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until completely integrated and forming a cohesive dough.
  5. Encase dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 60 minutes to enhance flavor development and improve texture.
  6. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Dust work surface with flour and roll dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
  7. Utilize festive cookie cutters to transform dough into desired shapes, transferring delicate pieces onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for firm edges and golden hints, indicating perfect doneness. Allow cookies to cool completely before embellishing with decorative icing or sprinkles.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and maintains crisp cookie shapes during baking.
  • Use fresh, high-quality spices to enhance the warm, rich flavor profile of these classic gingerbread cookies.
  • For gluten-free variations, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain texture and taste.
  • Adjust baking time slightly for softer or crispier cookies depending on personal preference, watching edges carefully to prevent burning.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24
  • Calories: 116
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 68 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 11 mg