Nauvoo Scovil Bakery Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Taste a piece of Nauvoo history with this authentic gingerbread cookie recipe, straight from the Scovil Bakery! These old-fashioned cookies are soft, incredibly flavorful, and even better after a quick freeze. Perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a warm, spicy treat. The unique sorghum molasses adds a depth of flavor you won't find anywhere else. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these deliciously nostalgic cookies!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 1183.7 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Nauvoo Scovil Bakery Gingerbread Cookies

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How to Make Nauvoo Scovil Bakery Gingerbread Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup molasses.
  3. Whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add to the wet ingredients and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon salt, and 4 cups all-purpose flour.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
  8. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. (Optional) For softer cookies, freeze for 1-2 hours after baking. Then, enjoy these amazing cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

162g

Fat

29g

Carbs

61g