Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    2 hrs

  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 40 mins

  • Servings

    60 cookies

  • Calories

    80 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

This gingerbread cookie recipe is full of festive flavor. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for building a gingerbread house.

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Ingredients

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  • cups unsalted butter room temperature (3 sticks)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 egg whites room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
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Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and powdered sugar together on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the egg whites and beat for another minute. Add the vanilla and mix for a few seconds to incorporate.
  3. Add the flour and salt and beat on high speed until extremely smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Fold the ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves into the dough. Once the spices are folded in and the dough is smooth, fold in the molasses.
  5. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  7. Roll out the dough into a rough rectangle about ¼-inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Use 2-inch cookie cutters to cut out as many cookies from the dough as possible. Use a bench knife or spatula to remove the cookies from the floured surface and place ½ inch apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  8. Roll the remaining dough into a ball and cut as many cookies out as possible. Continue doing so until all of the dough is used.
  9. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Storage: Store gingerbread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 80kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 143IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 60cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 80kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 143IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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