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Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
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Bake up a batch of delightful gingerbread cookies that are sure to bring warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations. This easy gingerbread cookie recipe features a perfect blend of aromatic spices, including ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, resulting in cookies that are not only delicious but also versatile for decorating. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or looking for a sweet gift idea, these cookies are an ideal choice. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or decorated with icing and sprinkles; they make every occasion special. Gather your family for a fun baking activity that will create lasting memories while indulging in the sweet scents of the season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams, room temperature)
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar (107 grams)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt (5 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 large egg (50 grams, room temperature and lightly beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses (43 grams)
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (270 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger (9 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice (3 grams)
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
  • Icing and sprinkles

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer, beat butter with sugars and both salts until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg and molasses until combined.
  3. Whisk together flour and spices in a bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture until incorporated.
  4. Divide dough, roll between parchment paper to ⅜-inch thickness, cover, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F; cut shapes from chilled dough and place on lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges darken slightly; cool on racks before decorating.

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