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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Classic Gingerbread Cookies

    Dec 16, 2021 · Modified: Mar 28, 2022 by Cashmere & Cocktails · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    The holidays just aren't the same without gingerbread cookies and this classic recipe is the perfect balance of soft, chewy and festive flavours!

    Every year, I make a large batch of gingerbread cookie dough. Sometimes I keep to the classic gingerbread man shape, others I cut out houses, and some years I use whatever cookie cutters I have on hand. But no matter what, these classic gingerbread cookies happen annually.

    It doesn't get more Christmas-y than gingerbread men though, right? Most years, I bake an obscene of these and bring them for our Christmas Eve gathering. The kids look forward to decorating them almost as much as I look forward to sipping on Gingerbread White Russians.

    Not only does this recipe have all of the festive flavours you're looking for thanks to the ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, but they're also just the right amount of softness. I like to eat these cookies after decorating them. So it's important that they're edible, if you get my drift. Crunchy gingerbread cookies aren't my thing.

    Overhead view of two gingerbread men cookies, decorated with white frosting and surrounded by icing sugar.

    While they're soft, this classic gingerbread cookie recipe hold their shape really well. Rolling and cutting the dough is no issue.

    I included an icing recipe to this post, however there is no shame in using store-bought icing as well. I personally find it easier to use the latter when a large group of children are involved as I can purchase fun colours that come in tubes. It's overall less messy and far less hassle.

    Scroll below for this Classic Gingerbread Cookie recipe and if you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe!

    Overhead view of two gingerbread men cookies, decorated with white frosting and surrounded by star shaped gingerbread cookies and icing sugar.

     

    Overhead view of two gingerbread men cookies, decorated with white frosting and surrounded by icing sugar.

    Classic Gingerbread Cookies

    The holidays just aren't the same without gingerbread cookies and this classic recipe is the perfect balance of soft, chewy and festive flavours!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Chill Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 28 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 Cookies
    Calories 204 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the cookies

    • ¾ cup Butter, softened
    • ½ cup Dark brown sugar, packed
    • 1 Egg, large
    • 2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
    • ½ cup Molasses (I use Crosby's Fancy Molasses)
    • 3 ½ cups All-purpose flour
    • ¾ teaspoon Baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon Ginger, ground
    • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon, ground
    • ¼ teaspoon Cloves, ground
    • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg, ground (I suggest freshly ground if available)
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt

    For the icing

    • 2 cups Confectioners' sugar
    • 2-3 tablespoon Milk
    • 1 tablespoon Corn syrup
    • ½ teaspoon Pure vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    For the cookies

    • In a large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
    • Add egg, vanilla and molasses. Beat with electric mixer until well combined.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt.
    • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, with electric mixer on low, until dough is smooth and well combined.
    • Divide the dough into two equal parts, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours.
    • Once the dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Lightly flour working surface.
    • Once at a time, roll out each dough with a rolling pin to approx. ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutter of choice to cut out shapes. Transfer cookies onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them minimum 2 inches apart.
    • Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake 8-10 minutes.
    • Repeat process until there is no more remaining dough.
    • Cool completely before moving on to decorating.

    For the icing

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, corn syrup and vanilla. Beat on low with an electric mixer, adding 1 tablespoon of additional milk at a time until desired consistency is achieved. Icing should be thick enough to be pipeable.
    • Scoop icing into a piping bag with desired piping tip. Decorate cookies and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Cookies, Gingerbread Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Holiday Desserts, Holiday Recipes
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