Our two boys linger around the kitchen when these homemade gingerbread cookies are baking. I make this gingerbread cookie recipe throughout the year using a variety of cookie cutters. —Christy Thelan, Kellogg, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Tint some of the frosting red and some green; leave remaining frosting plain. Decorate cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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edward boateng
[email protected]I've tried many different gingerbread cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing.
Alina M
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. They're so festive and delicious.
Avena Write
[email protected]I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
adam heart
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I love the way the spices blend together. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Eric Hartman
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.
Christina Smith
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.
Gihan Madhushani
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They loved cutting out the shapes and decorating the cookies.
Charles Curtis
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread. They're also a fun and festive treat for kids.
Boam Evans
[email protected]I've tried many different gingerbread cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing.
KAZUKIKARI
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. They're so festive and delicious.
Zeke Sniper
[email protected]I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
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[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I love the combination of spices. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Deepak Sonti
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect holiday treat!
Nusrat Fatima Fatima
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again soon.