Best 5 Katys Gingerbread Cookies Recipes

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Katy's gingerbread cookies are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their chewy texture, warm spices, and sweet icing, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're baking them for a holiday party, a potluck, or just a cozy afternoon at home, Katy's gingerbread cookies are sure to be a hit. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of making these delicious cookies, from gathering the ingredients to decorating the finished product. So grab your apron and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a baking adventure with Katy's gingerbread cookies!

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GINGERBREAD 3D COOKIES 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY



Gingerbread 3D Cookies 4 Ways Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, brown sugar, molasses, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, egg, baking powder, baking soda, flour, powdered sugar, milk, red food coloring, green food coloring

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
3 ½ cups flour
3 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons milk
red food coloring
green food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice until smooth.
  • Whisk in the egg until combined.
  • Fold in the baking powder, baking soda, and half of the flour.
  • Add the rest of the flour until dough comes together.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Roll out the dough to ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness. Cut into the desired shape using small knife.
  • Take the extra dough and roll out again to ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness. Continue to cut shapes until dough is used. If dough gets too soft, transfer to fridge before rolling out.
  • Transfer shapes to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the cookies to a baking rack and cool completely.
  • Equally divide the powdered sugar in three bowls.
  • Add two tablespoons of milk to each and whisk until smooth. If too runny add more powdered sugar, if too thick add more milk.
  • Add red food coloring to one bowl and green to the other.
  • Transfer icings to three different piping bags with a thin tip.
  • Decorate the cookies and allow to set before assembling.
  • Fit the cookie pieces into each other to allow the cookies to stand.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 54 grams

KATY'S GINGERBREAD COOKIES



Katy's Gingerbread Cookies image

Make and share this Katy's Gingerbread Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katy4

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 30-40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, unsalted
1/2 cup white sugar or 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
3 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
water
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
water
food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350*.
  • Blend together butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • In a separate small bowl combine molasses and 5 tbls. water with a fork.
  • Stir molasses mixture into butter mixture.
  • Sift together remaining dry ingredients.
  • Sift again, and then stir into the butter mixture, 1/2 a cup at a time, until blended.
  • Wrap dough in waxed paper and refrigerate for several hours.
  • You can also freeze the dough at this point for several weeks.
  • When ready to bake - take dough out of fridge a part at a time.
  • Grease cookie sheets.
  • Roll out on lightly floured surface until thin, roughly 1/8 of an inch thick.
  • Cut dough with floured cookie cutters.
  • Bake about 8 minutes. Cookies should be just slightly browned on the bottom.
  • Let cool on rack.
  • For icing: Combine confectioners sugar, a few drops of water and a few drops of food coloring.
  • Prep time is to make dough, cook time is the actual rolling and baking. Cookie yield is a guess as it depends on how big your gingerbread man cutter is!

AUNT MABEL'S SUPER EASY GINGERBREAD COOKIES



Aunt Mabel's Super Easy Gingerbread Cookies image

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

GINGERBREAD COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Gingerbread Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, sugar, large egg, molasses, Pillsbury™ Best™ All-Purpose Flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, kosher salt, Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Vanilla Frosting, sprinkles

Provided by Pillsbury Baking

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
¼ cup molasses
2 ¼ cups Pillsbury™ Best™ All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Vanilla Frosting, 1 16-ounce tub
sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter and 1 cup (200 G) sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and molasses, and beat until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the Pillsbury™ Best™ All-Purpose Flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  • Spread the remaining ½ cup (100 G) sugar in a shallow dish.
  • Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop with a spring release, scoop a slightly heaped portion of dough and roll into a ball about 1½ inches (3.81 cm) in diameter. Roll the dough ball in the sugar to coat (optional), then place on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the balls 2 inches (5 cm) apart. (Bake in batches if needed so the cookies have ample room to spread.)
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Once the cookies have cooled, spread 1-2 tablespoons of Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Vanilla Frosting over each one and decorate with festive sprinkles.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 7 grams

GINGERBREAD MAN COOKIES



Gingerbread Man Cookies image

Make and share this Gingerbread Man Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine flour, ginger, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Set aside. In small saucepan heat over low heat (melt) margarine, sugars and molasses.
  • Pour in large bowl; cool for 10 minutes.
  • Alternately stir in flour mixture and 1/4 cup water until well blended.
  • Cover; chill an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Roll out dough 1/8-inch thick, using 6-inch long cookie cutter.
  • Bake on sheet, sprayed with nonstick vegetable spray.
  • Decorate with raisins.
  • Bake 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1919, Fat 49.1, SaturatedFat 10.2, Sodium 939, Carbohydrate 335.5, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 77.5, Protein 33.1

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ginger: Freshly grated ginger adds a more intense and flavorful taste to your gingerbread cookies.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking will help the cookies hold their shape better and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Roll the Dough Evenly: Use a rolling pin to evenly roll out the dough to a consistent thickness. This will ensure that the cookies bake evenly.
  • Cut the Cookies Evenly: Use a sharp cookie cutter to cut out the cookies cleanly. This will help them maintain their shape during baking.
  • Bake the Cookies at the Right Temperature: Bake the cookies at the recommended temperature and for the specified time to achieve the perfect texture and don't overbake the cookies.
  • Let the Cookies Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating or storing them. This will help them set and firm up.
  • Store the Cookies Properly: Store the gingerbread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation, attention to detail, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer, you can create delicious and festive gingerbread cookies that will impress your family and friends. Experiment with different decorating techniques and let your creativity shine through. Whether you prefer classic gingerbread men, intricate snowflakes, or whimsical reindeer, your gingerbread cookies will surely be a hit at any holiday gathering.

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