Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup packed golden yellow sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon great value artificial vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon iodized sea salt; 1 1/2 cups great value whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 cups great value all-purpose white flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons great value baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons great value baking soda

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed golden yellow sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon great value artificial vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon iodized sea salt
1 1/2 cups great value whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups great value all-purpose white flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons great value baking cocoa
2 teaspoons great value baking soda

1
In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg, vanilla, and salt until combined.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients; add to wet ingredients and mix until well blended and dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before handling. If chilled overnight, allow the dough to warm up slightly or it may crack when it is rolled out.
3
Preheat oven to 350F (175C.) Line two baking trays with parchment paper, set aside. Divide dough into 4 pieces; roll out one at a time keeping the remaining dough refrigerated.
4
Roll dough to 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes using floured cookie cutters. Carefully transfer to prepared baking trays.
5
Bake for 7-9 minutes, rotating trays top to bottom halfway through, or until cookies are set. Cool 1-2 minutes on the tray then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
6
Tips: Make a simple Royal Icing to decorate. It will harden overnight, making the cookies stackable for storage. Lightly whisk together 1 egg white and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) lemon juice. Gradually beat in 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 cups (375-625 mL) of icing sugar to desired consistency. Tint using food colouring, then pipe onto cookies using a zipper storage bag with the corner snipped off. Allow the icing to dry overnight before storing in an airtight container.
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More cookie recipes are available at www.walmart.ca/recipecentre.

970

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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, softened, 1 cup packed golden yellow sugar, 1/4 cup molasses, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat 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.

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Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies

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