Gingerbread Recipe

Name: Gingerbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed; ½ cup butter, softened; 2 eggs; ¼ cup molasses; 3 ¾ cups flour; 2 teaspoons ginger; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1 -2 tablespoon milk; food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
¼ cup molasses
3 ¾ cups flour
2 teaspoons ginger
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 -2 tablespoon milk
food coloring (optional)

1
Cream butter and sugar until combined in an electric mixer.
2
Add in eggs and molasses and mix until combined.
3
Sift together dry ingredients, and add to butter mixture using dough hook attachment, or by hand.
4
Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
5
Preheat oven to 350.
6
Allow dough to sit for 15 minutes, or until pliable.
7
Roll out dough in 4 portions until about 1/8 inch thick, and cut into desired shapes, rerolling scraps when appropriate.
8
Using a spatula, transfer shapes to parchment lined baking sheets.
9
Bake for 10 minutes or until just browned.
10
Cool on wire rack.
11
Combine all ingredients for the icing, and decorate cookies as desired.

1053

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed, ½ cup butter, softened, 2 eggs, ¼ cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread 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.

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