CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Adapted from An Edible Christmas. These are soft, tender cookies. They can be frosted, but do not have to be. I like them with royal icing. The yield will depend on how large you make them. Time does not include time for dough to chill.
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda and salt together. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in molasses and egg.
- Gradually add flour mixture to make a soft dough.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- On a lightly floured board, roll dough out to about 1/4" thickness. Do not roll too thin.
- Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
- Bake for about 8 minutes, or until just firm when pressed. Do not overbake.
- Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.
- Remove and place on racks to finish cooling.
- Frost if desired. (Optional.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1143, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 143.3, Sodium 742.6, Carbohydrate 196.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 82.9, Protein 15.6
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD COOKIES
These are great cookies to munch on a Christmas morning and are super tasty with icing and sprinkles.
Provided by angelcutie_604
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 20 cookies, 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix first bowl ingredients together until it becomes a creamy brown batter.
- Sift second bowl ingredients; add to the wet batter a little at a time.
- Mix together until it becomes a crumby dough.
- Make the dough into a ball and chill for an hour.
- When ready, cover the dough in flour and place on a heavy floured surface.
- Knead dough with the palms of your hand and roll it out.
- Cut into desired shapes.
- Cook for 10-15 minute until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 129.5, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17.7, Protein 3.2
CLASSIC GINGERBREAD COOKIES
These classic gingerbread cookies are a holiday staple.
Provided by Dar
Categories Desserts Cookies Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg until combined.
- Whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir into butter mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into teaspoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake 1 sheet at a time in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
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