Recipe: Gingerbread Cookies 🍪
Description: Treat yourself and your loved ones to these delightful Gingerbread Cookies! Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in, these cookies are bursting with warm spices and sweet molasses flavor.
Recipe Details:
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Swedish, Scandinavian, European, Low Protein, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, Refrigerator, Easy
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 620.2 per serving
- Prep Time: 12 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Water |
| 1 2/3 cups | Sugar |
| 1 1/3 – 2 5/8 cups | Flour |
| 1/3 cup | Margarine |
| 1 cup | Molasses |
| 1 tsp | Ground Cloves |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1 tsp | Ground Ginger |
| 2 1/2 cups | Flour (additional for dusting) |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, mix half of the flour with the baking soda.
- In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil.
- Add molasses, margarine, and all the spices to the warm sugar water. Allow the mixture to cool.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the cooled sugar mixture, kneading it on a floured surface until well combined.
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Chill the Dough:
- Transfer the dough to a bowl and sprinkle some flour on top.
- Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate the dough for about 12 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 420-440°F (200-225°C).
- Grease cookie sheets to prevent sticking.
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Roll and Cut:
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface until very thin.
- Use festive cookie cutters to cut out various shapes from the dough.
- Transfer the cut-out cookies onto the prepared cookie sheets.
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Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and set.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack until they have hardened somewhat.
- Serve and enjoy these delicious Gingerbread Cookies with your favorite hot beverage or as a sweet treat any time of day!
These Gingerbread Cookies are sure to fill your home with the cozy aroma of spices and bring joy to all who taste them. Perfect for holiday baking or whenever you’re craving a comforting sweet treat!
