Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies have been a popular holiday treat for centuries and are often associated with gingerbread houses and decorations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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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: 3600

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
• 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 cup Molasses
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar.
7. Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

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.