Festive Gingerbread Cookies Recipe for a Joyful Holiday Season
A delightful recipe for baking gingerbread cookies that fill your home with a warm aroma and create lasting holiday memories.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- Cookie cutters
- Baking sheets
- parchment paper
- Wire racks
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients by whisking together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Chill the dough covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges are firm.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Decorate the cooled cookies as desired with icing, sprinkles, or candies.
Notes
Ensure to measure ingredients accurately and chill the dough for best results.