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    Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Published on December 10, 2019 - Updated on January 22, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Gingerbread Cookies recipe is an easy way to make delicious gingerbread cookies for the Holidays. Have fun decorating with the kids!
     
    Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Gingerbread Cookies are a must for the Holidays! Gingerbread Men, Reindeer, Houses, Candy Canes, Christmas Trees. The shape doesn't really matter, it's all about the flavor.

    Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    I asked my wife what part of the gingerbread man did she eat first. Apparently that confused her so I asked her if she ate the head, the arms or the feet first.

    Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    It would appear that most people don't even pay attention to this very important question. All I can tell you is that I always eat the head first. Does this mean something? I need to ask my therapist.

    Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    A few days after asking the wife this simple question, she finally told me she ate the head first. Maybe that's why we are married? Who knows but I do know some of you start from the other parts. Let me know in the comments.

    Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Keep in mind that the size of the cookie cutter you use will dictate the number of cookies this recipe will generate and in turn change the nutritional information per cookie. Keep this in mind if this matters to you.

    Personally I love to use Ann Clark Cookie Cutters but you can use whatever you have at your disposal. I just like the quality of their cookie cutters.

    You need to view this recipe as the starting point for gingerbread cookies. You can keep them plain as you can see in the photos, dust them with powdered sugar or decorate them with royal icing.

    Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    If you prefer sugar cookies over gingerbread, you should try my Easy Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing recipe.

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    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Easy Gingerbread Cookies recipe (see recipe card for quantities): All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, Allspice, Unsalted Butter, Light Brown Sugar, Molasses and Water.

    🥣 How to make Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Sift flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, allspice.
    In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until creamy. add brown sugar and beat till fluffy stir in molasses and water.
    Add the dry ingredients and mix till well-blended.
    Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours.
    Preheat the oven to 375°F
    On a lightly floured top, roll out cookie dough to a thickness of about 3/16 inches.
    Cut the cookie dough with gingerbread men cutters.
    Using a large spatula, place cookies on a greased baking sheet.
    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet. Move to wire rack and let cool completely.

    Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    This Gingerbread Cookies recipe is an easy way to make delicious gingerbread cookies for the Holidays. Have fun decorating with the kids!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Resting Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Cookies
    Calories 240 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    For the Cookies

    • 2 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Allspice
    • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
    • ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
    • ½ Cup Molasses
    • 2 tablespoon Water

    For the Frosting

    • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, melted
    • ¾ Cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
    • 1 tablespoon Milk
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ¼ teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
    • Food Coloring

    Instructions
     

    Make the Cookies

    • In a mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and allspice. Mix to combine.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat till fluffy. Stir in molasses and water. Add dry ingredients mix till well blended
    • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours
    • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
    • On a lightly floured top, roll out cookie dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch.
    • Cut the dough with the desired cookie cutters. Place cookies on a greased baking sheet.
    • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cookies cool a few minutes on the cookie sheet. Move to a wire rack and let cool completely.

    Make the Frosting

    • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until you reach the desired consistency and color.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 236IUCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Lucy

      January 06, 2023 at 5:04 pm

      Gingerbread cookies are a must in my family for the holidays. This recipe is delicious. I made 3 batches for the holidays and they all disappeared very quickly.

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