Crunchy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Experience the irresistible crunch of these classic gingerbread cookies! Perfect for dunking in your favorite hot beverage, or enjoying as a delightful treat in a unique 'sandwich' with butter and schwartzbrot (as my mom used to make!). This recipe delivers a deeply spiced, hard cookie that's sure to become a holiday favorite. Get ready for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 42 mins
Calories 761.7 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crunchy Gingerbread Cookies

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How to Make Crunchy Gingerbread Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup molasses until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 1/2 hours, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
  7. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
  8. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. 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

24 g

Sugar

201g

Fat

34g

Carbs

39g