Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Description
The royal icing on top of these soft, spiced gingerbread cookies makes them look very pretty. They make any meeting more fun and are great for Christmas dessert and Thanksgiving. These cookies are great for a cookie swap or as a treat after dinner. Many people will enjoy them.
Ingredients
For Decoration:
How to Prepare
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Prepare the Dough:
- Mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a medium-sized bowl with a whisk.
- Butter and sugar should be mixed together in a big bowl until they are light and fluffy. Mix the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in until everything is well mixed.
Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients one at a time until a soft dough forms.
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Chill the Dough:
Divide the dough into two discs, wrap them in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Roll and Cut:
- Warm the oven up to 350°F (175°C) and put parchment paper on baking sheets.
- Spread the dough out on a floured surface until it's about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the cookies into holiday forms like trees, stars, and gingerbread people.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Cut out the shapes and place them on the baking pans that have been prepared, making sure to leave a tiny space between each cookie.
- Bake for eight to ten minutes, or until the edges develop a slight firmness. The cookies should be allowed to cool for five minutes on the baking sheet before being moved to a wire rack to finish cooling.
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Decorate the Cookies:
Once completely cooled, use royal icing to decorate the cookies as desired. Add edible pearls or sprinkles for extra festivity.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 15mg5%
- Sodium 16mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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