Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread recipes

Gingerbread is a classic holiday treat known for its warm spices and rich flavor. You can make gingerbread cookies, gingerbread houses, or a gingerbread cake. Here's a basic recipe for gingerbread cookies:

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Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions:

**In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

**In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This can take about 3-5 minutes.

**Beat in the egg, followed by the molasses and vanilla extract.

**Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough comes together.

**Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a thick disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.

**Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

**Roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.

**Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.

**Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.

**Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

**Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can decorate them with royal icing, sprinkles, or leave them plain.

Royal Icing (for Decorating):

1 egg white
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

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Instructions:

In a bowl, beat the egg white until foamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and lemon juice and beat until the icing is smooth and thick.
If it's too thick, add a few drops of water to reach the desired consistency.
These gingerbread cookies are perfect for the holiday season, whether you're making them for your family, to decorate your tree, or to give as gifts. Enjoy your gingerbread baking!