Old Timey Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Old Timey Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons allspice; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ginger; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 5 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, dissolved in; ¼ cup water

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons allspice
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup molasses
1 large egg
5 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, dissolved in
¼ cup water

1
In a large bowl, beat together with a wooden spoon the butter, brown sugar and spices.
2
Add the molasses and the egg; beat well.
3
Stir in 1/2 the flour and all the soda-water mixture, mixing until well blended.
4
Mix in the remaining flour.
5
Divide the dough in half and wrap well.
6
Refrigerate the dough for several hours or even overnight.
7
Work with 1/2 of the dough at a time.
8
Roll the dough on a well-floured surface until it is 1/4 inch thick.
9
Cut into desired shapes.
10
Bake in a pre-heated oven--350 for 8-10 minutes.
11
Do not overbake.
12
Let them rest on the baking sheet to firm up before putting them on a wire rack to cool.

1260

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

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: 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons allspice, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Old Timey 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.

Old Timey Gingerbread Cookies

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