Gingerbread Critter Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Critter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 large egg yolk

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg yolk

1
In a medium bowl, whisk first 7 ingredients. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add molasses and egg yolk; beat until smooth. Add dry ingredients on low speed, until just combined. Pat dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours (up to 2 days).
2
Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 350u00b0F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies and arrange on baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Gather dough scraps and cut out more cookies to fill sheets.
3
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cookies cool on sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cook completely. Repeat to bake remaining dough.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Critter 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 Critter Cookies

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