Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Gingerbread cookies are a classic holiday treat that have been enjoyed for generations. These spiced cookies are traditionally made with a blend of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and molasses, giving them their signature warm and cozy flavor. Not only are they delicious, but they also fill your home with the irresistible scent of holiday spices as they bake.

There are countless variations of gingerbread cookie recipes, each with its own unique twist on the classic flavors. Some recipes cal...

There are countless variations of gingerbread cookie recipes, each with its own unique twist on the classic flavors. Some recipes call for a softer, chewier cookie, while others result in a crisp and crunchy texture. Some bakers like to add a touch of nutmeg or allspice to the dough for an extra layer of complexity, while others prefer a simple blend of ginger and cinnamon. Whether you prefer your gingerbread cookies soft or crunchy, spicy or mild, there is a perfect recipe out there for you.

Gingerbread cookies are also a popular choice for holiday baking because they are incredibly versatile. You can enjoy them in their classic form, perhaps with a cup of hot cocoa or mulled cider, or you can get creative and use them in other dessert recipes. Crushed gingerbread cookies can be used as a crust for cheesecakes or ice cream pies, while gingerbread cookie crumbs can add a festive twist to your favorite trifle or parfait recipe.

Not only are gingerbread cookies versatile in their flavor and texture, but they're also a fun and festive treat to make with loved ones. Rolling out and cutting the dough into shapes, decorating the cookies with icing and sprinkles, and sharing the finished product with friends and family all make for a memorable and enjoyable baking experience.

Whether you're looking for a classic gingerbread cookie recipe to enjoy with a mug of hot cocoa, or you want to get creative with your holiday baking, there's no doubt that gingerbread cookies are a beloved tradition during the holiday season. So, pick out a recipe and get ready to fill your home with the sweet and spicy aroma of gingerbread baking in the oven.

Ingredients

½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 large egg yolk
½ cup molasses (not blackstrap)
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste

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Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Additional Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 30
Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen

Beat margarine and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until mostly incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, another 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in egg yolk, then molasses.

Whisk sifted flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg in a separate bowl until well combined. Gradually add flour mixture to the molasses mixture, beating until well blended and smooth.

Divide dough in half and form each into a 1-inch-thick disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 to 3 hours, or overnight.

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Working with one disk at a time, and leaving remaining disk in the refrigerator, unwrap chilled dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Working from the center to the edges, roll dough with a floured rolling pin to a thickness of 1/4 inch.

Cut dough into desired shapes with cookie cutters, dipping the cutters into flour as needed so they don't stick to the dough. Fit the cookie cutters as closely together as possible to cut as many cookies as you can. This will minimize the number of times you have to re-roll the dough.

Transfer gingerbread cookies to ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Gather any dough scraps into a ball, flatten, re-wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to use for later batches.

Bake each sheet in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool while you finish rolling, cutting, and baking the remaining cookies.

Frost or decorate cooled gingerbread cookies as desired.

Nutrition

88 cal.

Total Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 7mg
Sodium: 103mg
Total Carbohydrate: 14g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 6g
Protein: 1g
Vitamin C: 0mg
Calcium: 19mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 93mg

How to Make Gingerbread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Nutrition

88 cal.

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