Description
Create the perfect holiday centerpiece with these classic gingerbread cookies. Featuring crisp edges and a soft interior, this recipe uses high-quality molasses and a precise blend of warm spices for an iconic flavor. Designed for structural integrity, these cookies hold their shape beautifully during baking, making them ideal for elaborate decorating with royal icing. These treats offer a sophisticated balance of deep, spicy molasses notes that are perfect for festive holiday gatherings and gifting.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 cup unsulphured molasses
0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
2 cups royal icing
Instructions
Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a stand mixer.
Add the molasses and egg to the mixture while beating on medium speed.
Whisk dry ingredients including flour, ginger, and cinnamon in a separate large bowl.
Combine dry and wet ingredients gradually until a cohesive dough ball forms.
Chill the dough for at least two hours to prevent spreading.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll the dough to a uniform quarter-inch thickness on a floured surface.
Cut your desired shapes using metal cutters.
Bake for 10 minutes until the edges are crisp.
Cool completely before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
Ensure the dough is thoroughly chilled to maintain sharp outlines during baking. Use pasteurized egg whites for the royal icing for safety. Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg