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Gingerbread Cookies

Category: Dessert

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Ten Gingerbread Cookies on plate, with christmas lights in background.
Ten Gingerbread Cookies on plate, with christmas lights in background.

Overview

  1. Yields: 24 cookies
  2. Prep time: 20 minutes
  3. Cook time: 8-10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the molasses, egg, and milk until combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Chill dough: Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll out dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out the cookies using cookie cutters.
  8. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Decorate: Once cooled, decorate the cookies with frosting, sprinkles, or other decorations.

Tips

  • For a softer cookie, underbake slightly.
  • For a crispier cookie, bake for an additional minute or two.
  • You can add other spices to the cookies, such as cardamom or allspice.
  • Serve the gingerbread cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of hot chocolate.

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