Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 00:30:00
Cook time: 00:10:00
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon food coloring

Gingerbread Cookies

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These classic gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat with their warm spices and delightful aroma. Soft in the center with slightly crisp edges, they're fun to make and even more fun to decorate. Whether you're baking with family or preparing a festive gift, these cookies bring the spirit of the season to your kitchen.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serves

24 cookies

Difficulty

easy

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Ingredients

Techniques: rolling dough, cutting cookies, royal icing decoration

Equipment Needed

Electric mixer
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Whisk
Plastic wrap
Rolling pin
Cookie cutters
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Wire cooling rack
Piping bags or squeeze bottles (optional)

These gingerbread cookies are a holiday classic that's surprisingly simple to make. The dough needs time to chill, so plan ahead. For the best flavor, make sure your spices are fresh. The cookies can be as soft or crisp as you like depending on baking time, and they're perfect for decorating with family and friends.

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Undecorated cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. The dough can also be frozen for up to 3 months - just thaw overnight in the refrigerator before rolling and cutting.

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Gingerbread Cookies

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Step 1: Whisking dry ingredients ensures even distribution of spices and leavening agents.

Step 2: Creaming butter and sugar creates air pockets that help cookies rise.

Step 3: Molasses gives gingerbread its distinctive color and flavor.

Step 4: Overmixing develops gluten, resulting in tough cookies.

Step 5: Chilling the dough makes it easier to roll and helps cookies hold their shape.

Step 6: Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.

Step 7: Consistent thickness ensures even baking.

Step 8: Proper spacing prevents cookies from spreading into each other.

Step 9: Cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

Step 10: Cooling on the sheet first prevents cookies from breaking when moved.

Step 11: The right icing consistency should be thick enough to hold its shape but thin enough to pipe.

Step 12: Cookies must be completely cool before decorating to prevent icing from melting.

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