Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Gingerbread cookies have a long history dating back to ancient Greece and Egypt. They were traditionally baked for special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 102 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 42 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 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 Egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Molasses
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)

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 softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. The dough will be thick.
4. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc. 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 one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch (6 cm) thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
8. Once the cookies are completely cooled, dust with powdered sugar for added sweetness.
9. Enjoy your homemade gingerbread cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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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.