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🍪 Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

These soft and chewy Gingerbread Cookies are loaded with warm spices, rich molasses, and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays, edible gifts, or festive decorating with the kids — these cookies are easy to make and fun to personalize!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🎄 Perfect for the holidays and baking traditions
  • 🍯 Made with cozy spices and molasses
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun to bake and decorate with family
  • ❄️ Freezer-friendly for make-ahead treats
  • 🧁 Great for cookie exchanges and gifting

📝 Ingredients

Dry ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional for decorating:

  • Royal icing or powdered sugar glaze
  • Sprinkles, edible glitter, or mini candies

🍽️ Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet and mix until a soft dough forms.

2. Chill

  • Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, and wrap in plastic.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours, or until firm.

3. Roll and Cut

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • On a floured surface, roll dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut with your favorite cookie cutters (gingerbread men, stars, trees, etc.).
  • Place on parchment-lined baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

4. Bake

  • Bake for 8–10 minutes, depending on cookie size and desired softness.
  • Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

5. Decorate

  • Once completely cool, decorate with royal icing, glaze, or sprinkles.
  • Let icing set before storing or serving.

👩‍🍳 Tips & Variations

  • For crispier cookies, bake 1–2 minutes longer.
  • Add a pinch of black pepper for extra spice.
  • Use gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • Store undecorated cookies to ice later for fresh designs.

🎁 Serving & Gifting Ideas

  • Package in cellophane bags with ribbon for edible gifts
  • Arrange on a holiday cookie tray with hot cocoa
  • Use as edible decorations on a gingerbread house
  • Serve with eggnog, coffee, or spiced tea

📦 Storage & Freezing

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.
  • Freeze undecorated cookies for up to 3 months.
  • Freeze cookie dough disks for easy holiday prep.

Similar Recipes to Gingerbread Cookies

1. Molasses Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies flavored with rich molasses and warm spices — a slightly sweeter alternative to gingerbread cookies.

2. Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Simple and aromatic cookies coated in cinnamon sugar — perfect for a cozy, festive treat.

3. Spiced Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies with added warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves — great for holiday decorating.

4. Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies

Thick, chewy cookies with extra molasses and a hint of ginger for a deeper, richer flavor.

5. Holiday Spice Cookies

Cookies made with a blend of ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves — ideal for Christmas and winter baking.

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