Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Warm up your holidays with these irresistible gingerbread cookies! Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any chilly evening, these cookies are surprisingly simple to make yet bursting with flavor. A healthier twist on a classic recipe, these thick, chewy delights are even better enjoyed warm. Get the family involved in decorating for a fun party activity! Make a batch today and experience the magic.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 250 mins
Calories 65.6 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Gingerbread Cookies

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Honey
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • Applesauce
  • Egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Warm Water
  • Frosting
  • Mini Chocolate Chip
  • Candy

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How to Make Gingerbread Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the crystallized ginger.
  7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
  9. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once cooled, decorate as desired with icing, sprinkles, or other fun toppings. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

1g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Gingerbread Cookies?

Gingerbread Cookies takes about 280 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 250 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Gingerbread Cookies?

Gingerbread Cookies has approximately 65.6 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Gingerbread Cookies?

The key ingredients for Gingerbread Cookies are Flour, Ginger, Cinnamon, Salt, Honey, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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