Description
Indulge in the warm, spicy aroma and soft, chewy texture of these delightful Christmas Gingerbread Cookies. Our easy-to-follow recipe delivers a batch of perfectly baked, holiday-inspired treats that are perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons ground ginger
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
Instructions
1. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
2. – In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3. – Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
4. – Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
5. – Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. – Working with one portion of dough at a time, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
8. – Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
9. – Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.
10. – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. – Decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing and festive sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling and cutting. This helps the cookies hold their shape during baking. You can also make the dough a day in advance and bake the cookies the next day. Store the baked, undecorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American