Aunt Marianne's Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

A family favorite! These incredible gingerbread cookies, inspired by a classic Wilton recipe, are unbelievably delicious. Get ready to bake up a batch of perfectly spiced, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that will become your new holiday tradition. These are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 229.1 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Aunt Marianne's Gingerbread Cookies

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How to Make Aunt Marianne's Gingerbread Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the molasses and eggs until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  7. Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

13g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Aunt Marianne's Gingerbread Cookies?

Aunt Marianne's Gingerbread Cookies takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Aunt Marianne's Gingerbread Cookies?

Aunt Marianne's Gingerbread Cookies has approximately 229.1 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Aunt Marianne's Gingerbread Cookies?

The key ingredients for Aunt Marianne's Gingerbread Cookies are All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Powdered Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg. See the full list with measurements above.

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