Best 5 Easy Gingerbread Cookies Recipes

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Gingerbread cookies, a classic holiday treat, have a uniquely delicious blend of spices that warms up the soul. With their crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior, they're a delight to both the palate and the eye. Whether you're seeking a fun activity to do with the family, need a last-minute dessert for a party, or simply want to indulge in a sweet treat, these easy-to-make gingerbread cookies are a perfect choice. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey to create these timeless treats that will fill your home with an intoxicating aroma and holiday cheer.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY VEGAN GINGERBREAD COOKIES



Easy Vegan Gingerbread Cookies image

Try these quick and easy vegan gingerbread cookies, made with allspice, ginger, cinnamon, and molasses; just in time for vegan Christmas baking!

Provided by Fioa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Time 2h18m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup coconut oil, at room temperature
⅓ cup molasses
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, allspice, and salt into a bowl.
  • Cream coconut oil, molasses, and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer; add vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture; mix until a sticky dough forms, about 2 minutes. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
  • Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness. Dip cookie cutter in flour, cut out cookies, and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 72.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

AUNT MABEL'S SUPER EASY GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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This was handed down by my great aunt. This is super easy and you can mix the dry ingredients and put them into a quart jar so they are ready when you want to make gingerbread; easy as a mix, and so much better. Whipped cream on each serving is a good addition.

Provided by Critterlover

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup molasses
½ cup canola oil
½ cup applesauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves together in a large bowl.
  • Place molasses, canola oil, applesauce, brown sugar, white sugar, and eggs into a mixing bowl and beat until well combined. Add flour mixture and mix, starting on low speed, until just combined. Mix in boiling water until combined; mixture will be very wet. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until center is rounded and edges are golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Cut into squares. Best served warm, or at any temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.9 calories, Carbohydrate 84.3 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 357.9 mg, Sugar 44.8 g

EASY GINGERBREAD HOUSE COOKIES



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Gather the family to bake and decorate gingerbread houses. It's sweet fun, made easy with cookie mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy creamy white or vanilla frosting, if desired
Assorted small candies, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, water and egg until dough forms. Divide dough in half.
  • Working with half of dough at a time, roll out on floured surface into 9x6-inch rectangle. Cut rectangle into 6 (3-inch) squares. Place 4 squares on ungreased cookie sheet. Cut remaining 2 squares diagonally in half to form 4 triangles. Place 1 triangle on one side of each square for roof; press dough to seal.
  • Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Decorate with frosting and candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie (Undecorated), Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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Great taste. This is an incredibly easy gingerbread recipe, made with butterscotch pudding. If you want to make these a little healthier you can use sugar-free pudding.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 16-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch pudding mix or 1 (6 ounce) package Vegetarian butterscotch pudding mix
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cream pudding and pie filling mix with butter and sugar; add egg, and blend well.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon; blend into pudding mixture.
  • Chill dough for 1 hour or until firm.
  • Roll dough on a floured board to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutter.
  • Place on greased baking sheets; use a straw to make a hole in the top of the cookie for hanging on the tree, if desired.
  • Bake at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
  • Decorate if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 162.4, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 2.4

GRANDPA'S EASY VEGAN GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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I received this recipe at my wedding shower, and made it for the first time this year. I was shocked at how perfect they came out--like something you would buy in a bakery. I didn't even realize they were vegan until after I made them. Now if only my decorations were quite as professional-looking ...

Provided by KStar

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups molasses
1 cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup vegetable shortening
⅔ cup cold water
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine molasses, brown sugar, and shortening in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add cold water and blend until smooth. (Shortening may separate a bit; this is fine.)
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to molasses mixture, blending until incorporated and dough is soft. Shape dough into 2 balls and place in the refrigerator until chilled, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Working in batches, place one ball of chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/4-inch thickness, or 1/2-inch thickness for softer cookies. Cut out cookies with desired cookie cutters and place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges are firm, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack immediately after baking to cool. Allow to cool completely if frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 142 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies keep their shape.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will burn. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will be undercooked.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Gingerbread cookies are a classic holiday treat that are easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With a little planning and preparation, you can make delicious gingerbread cookies that will be the star of your holiday table.

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