Gingerbread cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cup all purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 3/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tbsp ground ginger; 1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloved; 6 tbsp unsalted butter; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 tsp vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloved
6 tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
2 tsp vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Prepare baking sheets by spraying with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper
3
In small bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves until well blended.
4
In a large bowl beat butter, brown sugar and egg on medium speed until well blended.
5
Gradually stir in dry ingredients until blended and smooth
6
Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours
7
Place one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface
8
Sprinkle flour over dough and rolling pin
9
Roll dough to scant 1/4 inch thick
10
Cut out cookies with desired cookie cutter
11
Space cookies 1 1/2 inches apart
12
Bake for 7 to 10 minutes.
13
The lower time will give softer cookies
14
After cookies cool you can decorate them any way you like.

688

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cup all purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 3/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 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.

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