Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 12 lb unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 4 teaspoons ground ginger; 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves; 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup unsulphured molasses

Servings: persons

6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
12 lb unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 large eggs
1 cup unsulphured molasses

1
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
2
Set aside.
3
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
4
Mix in spices and salt, then eggs and molasses.
5
Add flour mixture; combine on low speed.
6
Divide dough in thirds, and wrap in plastic.
7
Chill for at least 1 hour.
8
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
9
Line baking sheets with Silpats (a French nonstick baking mat) or parchment paper.
10
Set aside.
11
On a lightly floured work surface, roll dough 1/8-inch thick.
12
Cut into gingerbread people shapes.
13
Transfer to prepared baking sheets.
14
Cut out desired decorations and place on cookies.
15
Press currants into dough to create eyes and buttons.
16
To create hair, roll a piece of dough into a ball and pass through a clean garlic press.
17
Attach hair to heads.
18
Bake until crisp, but not darkened for about 20 minutes.
19
Let cookies cool on wire racks.
20
Decorate with royal icing.

10710

kcal

Calories

1109

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 12 lb unsalted butter, room temperature, 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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