Gingerbread Cookies
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Gingerbread Cookies

Spiced gingerbread cookies perfect for Halloween and festive treats.

75Min
24Servings
110Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianKid friendlySpicy 1/5
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Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Hand mixer
Mixing spoon
Rolling pin
Cutting board
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Oven

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

all-purpose flour

350 g

granulated sugar

100 g

brown sugar

80 g

butter

120 g

molasses

120 g

egg

1 piece

ground ginger

2 tsp

ground cinnamon

2 tsp

ground cloves

0.5 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

Instructions

1

Mix dry ingredients

Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and all spices in a large bowl.

3 min
2

Cream butter and sugars

Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

5 min
Use softened butter at room temperature for easier creaming.
3

Add wet ingredients

Beat in molasses and egg until well combined.

3 min
4

Combine wet and dry

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until dough forms.

4 min
Do not overmix the dough.
5

Chill the dough

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

30 mintimer 30 min
Chilling prevents spreading during baking.
6

Roll out and cut shapes

Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.

10 min
Dust surface with flour to prevent sticking.
7

Bake cookies

Place cookies on lined baking sheet and bake until edges are firm.

10 min175°Ctimer 10 min
Bake 8-10 minutes for soft cookies, 10-12 for crisp.
8

Cool and decorate

Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.

10 min

Storage

Fridge: 7 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Room temperature

Store in airtight container. Can be frozen up to 1 month.

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