GINGERBREAD COOKIES
When your friends reach into a tin of these old-fashioned cookies, they're sure to think Grandma baked them! Our Test Kitchen staff came up with this lighter recipe for crunchy gingerbread cookies with lovely icing accents.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in the molasses, egg and vinegar. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle (dough will be sticky)., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 4 in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Using a floured spatula, place cookies 1 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 5-6 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool., For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and milk in bowl. Spread over cooled cookies; let dry completely. If desired, combine paste food coloring and a few drops of water; using a fine brush or the blunt end of a wooden skewer, decorate cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Ammar Khan
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used different cookie cutters to make different shapes and they all looked great. I'll definitely be making these again.
apshara khadka
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Kai-Xuan Chai
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They were so soft and chewy, and the flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
Mallik Farooq
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too soft for my taste. I think I'll try baking them for a few minutes longer next time.
Brian Mergen
[email protected]I love the molasses flavor in these cookies. It's so rich and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
Mkrein Julius
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll try using less ginger next time.
Hamza arain
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used different cookie cutters to make different shapes and they all looked great. I'll definitely be making these again.
Subhan Khattak
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Javed Bhatti
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try adding an extra egg yolk next time.
Caleb Abdul
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is perfect. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.
Muthoni Muturi
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Md Mdsumon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread cookies, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The cookies were surprisingly delicious. They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice.
Fariha Asif
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
saqib ullah
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They were so excited to help me decorate them, too. We had a great time making these cookies together.
Hani Hun
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they still had a nice flavor. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.
OWUSU CHRISTOPHER
[email protected]I've tried many gingerbread cookie recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I love that they're not too sweet, either.
Waliullah Birohi
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly crisp and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again next year.