GINGERBREAD CUT-OUT DOUGH
This light and crisp gingerbread is alive with spice. This dough is based off of a shortbread cookie and will spread minimally when baked.
Provided by Dan Langan
Categories dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield Twenty-four to thirty-six 3-inch gingerbread men
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the flour, sugars, ginger, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and cloves in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. With the mixer speed on low, begin adding the butter. Allow the mixture to blend until the butter is fully incorporated and the mixer looks sandy, up to 4 minutes. The ingredients should hold together when clumped in your hand. Add the molasses and vanilla to the butter-flour mixture and mix on low until a dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead it about 20 to 25 times until smooth. If the dough is sticky, add a sprinkling of flour until it no longer sticks to your hands. Divide the dough in half.
- Working with one half at a time, roll the dough between two pieces of parchment paper until it is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick (see Cook's Note). Use a VERY light sprinkling of flour on the dough if it is sticking to the parchment. Repeat with the second portion of dough. Chill the rolled dough on baking sheets until firm, about 2 hours in the fridge or 30 minutes in the freezer.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut out gingerbread shapes and place the cookies on half sheet pans lined with parchment. Bake until the edges and center feel set and the centers puff slightly, rotating the pans from back to front and top to bottom about 8 minutes into baking, 11 to 12 minutes total for medium-sized 3-inch cookies (see Cook's Note). Allow to cool completely before removing from the parchment.
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Lamin Darboe
[email protected]These gingerbread cut-out cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. We make them every year and they always turn out perfectly. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies are always soft and chewy. I love decorating them with frosting and spr
Razul Hossan
[email protected]I've been making these gingerbread cut-out cookies for years and they're always a hit. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies hold their shape perfectly. They're also the perfect amount of spice. I highly recommend this recipe!
White boy
[email protected]These gingerbread cut-out cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love decorating them with frosting and sprinkles. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Fadumiina Uways
[email protected]I made these gingerbread cut-out cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved decorating them and they tasted delicious. The dough was easy to work with and the cookies held their shape perfectly. I will definitely be making
Ian Mackenzie
[email protected]These gingerbread cut-out cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. We make them every year and they always turn out perfectly. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies are always soft and chewy. I love decorating them with frosting and spr
Shadia Nakasamba
[email protected]I've been making these gingerbread cut-out cookies for years and they're always a hit. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies hold their shape perfectly. They're also the perfect amount of spice. I highly recommend this recipe!
Neima Hassan
[email protected]These gingerbread cut-out cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love decorating them with frosting and sprinkles. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Kaliyah Blackwell
[email protected]I made these gingerbread cut-out cookies for my kids' Christmas party and they were a huge success! The kids loved decorating them and they tasted delicious. The dough was easy to work with and the cookies held their shape perfectly. I will definitel
soopon das
[email protected]These gingerbread cut-out cookies are a holiday staple in my family. They're always a hit with both kids and adults. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies turn out perfectly every time. I love decorating them with frosting and sprinkles. The
KATEWA JAPHET
[email protected]I've tried many gingerbread cut-out cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies hold their shape perfectly. They're also the perfect amount of spice. I highly recommend this recipe!
Arnold venzor
[email protected]These gingerbread cut-out cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love decorating them with frosting and sprinkles. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Ayubjon Sangini
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! These cookies are delicious! They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making these again.
Anu Faisal
[email protected]These gingerbread cut-out cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. We make them every year and they always turn out perfectly. The dough is easy to work with and the cookies are always soft and chewy. I love decorating them with frosting and spr
Lesedi Njabulo
[email protected]I made these gingerbread cut-out cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! They were so delicious and festive. The dough was easy to work with and the cookies held their shape perfectly. I will definitely be making these again next year
Rene Ruiz
[email protected]This gingerbread cut-out dough is the best! It's so easy to work with and the cookies turn out perfectly every time. I've used it to make all sorts of shapes, from classic gingerbread men to more intricate designs. The cookies are always soft and che