Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 tbsp softened butter; 1/2 cup raw sugar; 2 tbsp molasses; 2 large eggs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; None None Royal icing, silver dragees, to decorate

Servings: persons

7 tbsp softened butter
1/2 cup raw sugar
2 tbsp molasses
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
None None Royal icing, silver dragees, to decorate

1
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together until pale and creamy. Beat in molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2
Sift flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon and allspice together. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, beating on low speed until mixture comes together.
3
Shape into a flat disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 30 minutes.
4
Preheat oven to moderately slow, 325u00b0F. Line four baking sheets with parchment.
5
Roll out dough between two sheets of parchment until 1/8-inch thick. Cut out using 2 1/2-inch Christmas-shaped cookie cutters; arrange on baking sheets 1/2-inch apart. Re-roll any scraps and continue to cut out shapes until you have used all the dough.
6
Bake cookies 12-15 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7
Decorate with royal icing and silver dragees.

457

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 tbsp softened butter, 1/2 cup raw sugar, 2 tbsp molasses, 2 large eggs, 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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