Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

HOLIDAY SEASON TRADITIONAL TREATS

IGREDIENTS

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup molasses (unsulfured preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Decoration (Optional)

  • Royal icing
  • Mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or candy pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the Dough

  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, and mix until cohesive.
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture gradually. Blend until a firm dough forms.
  • Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

2. Shape the Cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line baking trays with parchment paper.
  • Roll out one disc of chilled dough to approximately ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  • Use gingerbread man cutters to shape the cookies. Transfer carefully to the prepared trays.

3. Baking

  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on desired firmness.
  • Allow cookies to rest on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

4. Decorating

  • Once cooled, apply royal icing or chosen decorations. Allow icing to set fully before storing.

Storing

  • Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

ENJOY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

RECIPE Gingerbread Cookies