Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies
Yield 36
Prep time
30 MinCook time
10 MinInactive time
4 HourTotal time
4 H & 40 MNothing says Christmas like freshly baked gingerbread cookies. They can be cut into a variety of festive shapes like stars, snowflakes, or even a gingerbread family. Whether you're decorating them with royal icing for a fun family activity or keeping it simple with just a dusting of sugar, gingerbread cookies will bring a delightful warmth and nostalgia to your holiday baking.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnomon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses.
- In another bowl, stir together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8" thickness. Cut with cookie cutters and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake until the edges are firm, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Place on wire cooling racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.
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*Nutritional information has been automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
