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Gingerbread Cookies – Classic Christmas Recipe

Soft and warmly spiced gingerbread cookies, perfect for decorating and sharing during the holidays. These classic gingerbread cookies bring the cozy scent of cinnamon, ginger, and honey straight to your kitchen. Soft in the center and delicately crisp at the edges, they’re ideal for decorating with icing or enjoying plain with a warm drink. Perfect for Christmas or any festive moment, these cookies are as fun to make as they are delicious to eat.
Imprimer la recette
Temps de préparation 20 minutes
Temps de cuisson 10 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Temps total 1 heure
Portions: 8
Type de plat: Dessert, Goûter
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 107
Ingredients Method

Ingrédients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups 350 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 120 g butter, softened
  • ½ cup 100 g brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup 100 g honey or molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and creamy.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Then, mix in the honey (or molasses) and egg until smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: Next, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Form dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Chill: Meanwhile, shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Cut and bake: Finally, preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Roll the dough on a floured surface, cut into shapes, and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until slightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  7. Tips & Variations
  8. For a softer texture, slightly underbake the cookies.
  9. Add a pinch of nutmeg or clove for deeper spice flavor.
  10. Decorate with royal icing or colored sugar for festive charm.
  11. Nutritional Note
  12. These cookies offer warm holiday flavors with natural sweetness from honey and aromatic spices known for their antioxidant benefits.
  13. Conclusion
  14. Warm, spiced, and irresistibly festive, these gingerbread cookies are a joyful addition to your holiday baking. Whether decorated or plain, they bring the spirit of the season to every bite.