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Gingerbread Cookies

It isn't Christmas until someone starts baking Gingerbread Cookies. These are soft and perfectly spiced just the way they should be. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour (382 grams)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup salted butter* (169 grams)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar lightly packed (150 grams)
  • 1/2 cup molasses (170 grams)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
*If you use unsalted butter then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt
ROYAL ICING
  • 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups powdered / icing sugar (188-218 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large pasteurized egg white

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of the stand up mixer on medium speed beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Then add the molasses, egg and vanilla beat to combine well. Lower the speed and add the flour mixture, mix well.
  3. Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and form into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least three hours or even overnight.
  4. Remove the dough from the fridge, and cut the dough in half (one half refrigerate), and the other half roll into 1/4 inch thick, use whatever cookie cutter you desire. Place the cut out cookies on un-greased cookie sheets and refrigerate while the oven is pre heating at 350F (180C). Continue making the cookies with the remaining dough.
  5. Bake the cookies approximately 8 - 10 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are firm when gently touched. Let cool on the cookie sheet for about 2 minutes then carefully move to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate as desired, leave plain or dust will a little powdered / icing sugar. Enjoy!
ROYAL ICING
  1. Sift the icing sugar (start with 1 1/2 cups) and cream of tartar into a medium bowl then add the egg white and vanilla, beat for about 7 minutes or until very smooth and thick. If it isn't thick enough then add more icing sugar. (I added a bit more to make it thicker).

Notes

  • To make the Royal Icing with meringue powder then substitute the egg white and cream of tartar with 1 tablespoon of meringue powder and 1  3/4 tablespoons of water. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and beat on medium speed for about 5 minutes or until very thick. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 94mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 127IU (3%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 94mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 127IU 3%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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