Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies
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5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 47 mins
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Servings
12 (4-inch) gingerbread men
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Calories
167 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies
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Experience the magic of holiday baking and decorating with old fashioned gingerbread cookies; a delicious treat for all ages!
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the molasses, egg, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated and a smooth dough forms.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter (or other shapes) to cut out cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1–2 inches of space between each cookie. Re-roll scraps of dough and continue cutting until all the dough is used.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set but not darkened.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes, before decorating.
Notes
- You will also need:
- 1 gingerbread man cookie cutter (or other shape)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12(4-inch) gingerbread men
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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