Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup molasses; 1 cup brown sugar; ¾ cup butter; ⅓ cup honey; 2 ½ cups flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ginger; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon clove; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon cardamom; ½ teaspoon coriander; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 2 ¼ cups flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

Servings: persons

⅓ cup molasses
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup butter
⅓ cup honey
2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cardamom
½ teaspoon coriander
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 ¼ cups flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1
Combine molasses, brown sugar, butter and honey in a pot, heat until everything is melted together, but DO NOT SCORCH.
2
If you do, the gingerbread won't hold together.
3
Add the 2 1/2 cups flour and spices to the mixture.
4
Let the mixture cool a bit.
5
Add eggs, then let the mixture cool completely.
6
Add the 2 1/4 cups flour (a little bit more if the dough is sticky when kneading), baking soda and baking powder.
7
Knead until smooth and not sticky.
8
Refrigerate overnight.
9
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
10
Roll the dough out quite thin and cut out into cookies shapes.
11
Bake until just golden and lightly brown underneath, about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your oven.
12
Let cool, then remove from pan.

1171

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup molasses, 1 cup brown sugar, ¾ cup butter, ⅓ cup honey, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cookies 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.

Gingerbread Cookies

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