Aunt Martha's Gingerbread Cookies Recipe Recipe

Name: Aunt Martha's Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup dark unsulphered molasses; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground allspice; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tsp. white or cider vinegar; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup dark unsulphered molasses
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. white or cider vinegar
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda

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["In large pot, mix sugar, butter, molasses, and spices.", "Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.", "When cooled, add eggs and vinegar.", "Mix well.", "In large bowl, blend flour and baking soda with whisk.", "Add flour and baking soda to molasses mixture, and mix to a smooth dough.", "Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight until firm.", "Roll dough in portions on floured board to 1/8"" thick for small cookies, and 1/4"" thick for large cookies.", "Use cookie cutters to cut desired shapes.", "Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until edges begin to brown.", "Remove cookies to rack to cool completely before decorating.", "Note: Cookies will harden as they cool.", "Frost with Royal Icing and sprinkle with decorations."]

1222

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup dark unsulphered molasses, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Aunt Martha's Gingerbread Cookies Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Aunt Martha's Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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