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Gingerbread Cookies

Classic gingerbread cookie recipe that is perfect for cut out cookies or gingerbread house construction.

Course: Dessert
Keyword: best gingerbread cookie recipe, gingerbread house recipe
Author: Emily G. Mingledorff
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbs water (if needed)
Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together sugar and butter. Add remaining ingredients and gently combine.

  2. Dump dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead into a ball and cover with parchment paper or foil.

  3. Place in the refrigerator and let chill for 20 minutes to one hour.

  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  5. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet or grease with cooking spray.

  6. Remove dough from refrigerator and roll out cold dough with a floured rolling pin. Cut into shapes and place on cookie sheet.

  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes and allow to fully cool on a baking rack or cookie sheet before decorating.