Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies have been a popular treat during the holiday season for centuries, with the first recorded recipe dating back to the 16th century in Germany.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Gingerbread Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Molasses
• 1 large Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch (6 cm) thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
7. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Decorate the cooled cookies with icing or enjoy as is.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 9g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.