Magic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe: 1 Dough for Endless Holiday Joy
Irresistible gingerbread cookies that are perfect for the holidays. These spiced treats are easy to make and fun to decorate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3/4 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Royal icing & sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Mix the Dough Base: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Spice it Up: Add molasses and egg to the mix. Stir in cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Form and Chill: Slowly mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until dough forms. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into fun shapes like gingerbread men, trees, or snowflakes.
- Bake & Decorate: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely before decorating with royal icing and sprinkles.
Notes
- Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Decorate with royal icing for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg