BASIC GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Use this basic gingerbread recipe to make cutout cookies in various shapes. Our favorites are gingerbread boys and girls in different sizes, decorated with white royal icing and currant "buttons."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 24 six-inch gingerbread people
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in spices and salt. Add eggs and molasses; mix well. With the machine on low speed, gradually add flour mixture, and beat until combined. Divide the dough into thirds, and wrap each piece of dough in plastic. Chill at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpat nonstick baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into gingerbread boys and girls. Transfer to prepared baking sheets.
- To decorate cookies: Press currants into dough to create buttons. Bake cookies until crisp but not darkened, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cool completely.
- Decorate cooled cookies with Royal Icing.
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[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!
Harun Rashid65
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make and kids love to decorate them.
Nadim Mridha
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're a great way to share the holiday spirit with friends and family.
Bisma Khalid
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread dough. They're also a fun and easy way to decorate for the holidays.
Afaq hassan
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look with the different colored sprinkles. They're so festive and fun!
Arfat ul islam
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.
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[email protected]I love the smell of these cookies baking in the oven. It fills the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.
Sunil Sunil
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to get into the holiday spirit. They're fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Lindiwe Mbatha
[email protected]I've tried many gingerbread cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft, chewy, and full of flavor.
Tyler Charles
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.
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[email protected]I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Wanangwe Chris
[email protected]These cookies are so cute! I love the way they look with the royal icing decorations.
Richard A. Washer Sr.
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
Engr Adnan Khan
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover molasses. They're also a fun and festive treat for the holidays.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but these cookies are amazing. They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
zafar hussain
[email protected]These cookies are easy to make and so delicious. I love the way the ginger and molasses flavors combine.
Gaming DK
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're a hit with my family and friends.
Onyeka Madu
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of ginger spice. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.