Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 ¾ teaspoons ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ⅜ cup butter; ¾ cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; ½ cup unsulphured molasses; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel or 1 teaspoon orange peel

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 ¾ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅜ cup butter
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
½ cup unsulphured molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel or 1 teaspoon orange peel

1
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
2
In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and egg with mixer on medium speed until creamy.
3
Add molasses, vanilla, and citrus peel and beat about 1 minute until smooth.
4
Gradually beat in about 1/2 of the flour mixture.
5
With a large wooden spoon, stir in remaining flour mixture until blended.
6
Divide dough in half.
7
Wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm or up to 4 days.
8
Place 1 rack in upper third of oven.
9
Heat to 375.
10
Roll dough to scant 1/4 in thickness and cut cookies.
11
Bake in upper third of oven 7 to 10 minutes until edges of cookies are slightly darker than centers.
12
Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

691

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon 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.

Gingerbread Cookies

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