Celebrate the festive spirit with our delightful Gingerbread Cookies recipe, tailor-made for the Christmas season! Indulge in the comforting aroma of ginger, cinnamon, and spices as you create these classic cookies, perfect for spreading joy and cheer throughout the holiday gatherings.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
2. Chill the Dough:
- Divide the dough in half, form each half into a disk, and wrap them in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight. Chilling helps the flavors develop and makes the dough easier to handle.
3. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
4. Roll and Cut the Cookies:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, placing them onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Gather and re-roll any scraps to cut more cookies.
5. Bake the Cookies:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
6. Decorate (Optional):
- Once cooled, you can decorate the gingerbread cookies with icing, sprinkles, or frosting as desired.
These gingerbread cookies are perfect for decorating and enjoying during the Christmas season!
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