Description

Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with our delightful Gingerbread Cookies Recipe. These spiced treats are perfect for festive gatherings, family traditions, or cozy nights at home. With their rich blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, they fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma that is sure to evoke fond memories. Easy to make and fully customizable, these cookies can be shaped into whimsical designs and adorned with icing and sprinkles, making them a fun activity for everyone. Share them as thoughtful gifts or enjoy them with loved ones over a cup of hot cocoa. Whether you’re baking for a celebration or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, these gingerbread cookies are sure to become a cherished favorite.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
½ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 large egg (room temperature and lightly beaten)
2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
¾ teaspoon ground cloves
Icing and sprinkles for decorating

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Instructions

In a stand mixer bowl, beat together room temperature butter, both sugars, and salts until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and molasses until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and cloves.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until just combined.
Divide dough in half, roll out between parchment paper to about ⅜-inch thick, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut chilled dough into desired shapes and place on lined baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool before decorating.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Traditional

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg