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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.
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 60 cookies
Calories: 80 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ 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
- 2½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the egg whites and beat for another minute. Add the vanilla and mix for a few seconds to incorporate.
- Add the flour and salt and beat on high speed until extremely smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 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.
- Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake the cookies for 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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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
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
% 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.