Gingerbread Cookies ! Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cookies !
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ½ cups flour; 1 ½ teaspoons ginger; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup honey (or half a cup of white sugar); 2 tablespoons butter, plus; 2 tablespoons applesauce (or a stick of butter); 1 egg; 1 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons warm water; frosting (for decorating); mini chocolate chip (for decorating); candy (for decorating)

Servings: persons

3 ½ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup honey (or half a cup of white sugar)
2 tablespoons butter, plus
2 tablespoons applesauce (or a stick of butter)
1 egg
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons warm water
frosting (for decorating)
mini chocolate chip (for decorating)
candy (for decorating)

1
Pre-heat over to 350 degrees.
2
In a large bowl cream butter, sauce, egg, sugar/honey, and WARMED molasses.
3
Dissolve baking soda in the warm water and add to mixture.
4
Beat until smooth.
5
Mix in flour, spice, and salt until well blended.
6
Chill for 3-4 hours.
7
It rolls out pretty well, but you'll probably need flour!
8
I always use a pretty good amount on my counter and rolling pin.
9
Cut cookies into desired shapes and bake for 10-12 minutes.
10
Depending on how you like your cookies, you'll need to watch the time and the thickness.
11
* For adorable Christmas ornaments, I make thin cookies and bake them till they are pretty hard and crispy.
12
Then, I put an ornament hook on them and they make great ornaments!
13
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525

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ½ cups flour, 1 ½ teaspoons ginger, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 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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