Gingerbread Cookies

Health score
1%
Gingerbread Cookies
20 min.
20
190kcal

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When the holidays approach, nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like the delightful aroma of freshly baked gingerbread cookies wafting through your home. These gingerbread cookies are not only a festive treat, but they also evoke fond memories of cozy gatherings, cheerful decorations, and warm cups of cocoa enjoyed by the fireplace. With a balance of warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and ginger, these cookies create a perfect blend of flavors that dance on your palate.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the joy of creating something truly special with friends and family. In just 20 minutes of active preparation time, you can whip up a batch that yields around 20 delicious cookies, making them perfect for sharing at holiday parties or cookie swaps. Their soft and chewy texture, combined with a subtle sweetness from molasses and brown sugar, guarantees that each bite is a festive celebration.

Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying your hand at cookie-making for the first time, this gingerbread cookie recipe invites you to unleash your creativity. Customize your cookies with fun shapes and festive decorations, or simply enjoy them as they are. Get ready to spread holiday cheer and create cherished memories—these gingerbread cookies are sure to become a beloved tradition in your household!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon allspice 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • teaspoon cinnamon 
  • large eggs at room temperature
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • tablespoons ground ginger 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.7 cup blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature (1 stick)
  • 0.3 cup shortening at room temperature

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and shortening.
  2. Add sugar and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in molasses and egg. Scrape sides of bowl, then stir in flour mixture to form a stiff dough. Divide dough in half. Form into 2 disks, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 350F; line 2 large baking sheets with parchment.
  4. Roll out 1 disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
  5. Cut out cookies with a 3-inch cutter and place 1 inch apart on baking sheet. Gather scraps and reroll to form more cookies. Repeat with remaining dough.
  6. Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, switching sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets on wire racks.
  8. Transfer cookies to racks to cool. Repeat with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories190kcal
Protein4.92%
Fat35.48%
Carbs59.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.95
Glycemic Load
14.05
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.4156521877841%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:190.16kcal
9.51%
Fat:7.57g
11.64%
Saturated Fat:3.64g
22.76%
Carbohydrates:28.59g
9.53%
Net Carbohydrates:27.95g
10.16%
Sugar:13.81g
15.34%
Cholesterol:21.34mg
7.11%
Sodium:94.36mg
4.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.36g
4.72%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.2%
Selenium:9.53µg
13.61%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.26%
Folate:35.8µg
8.95%
Iron:1.6mg
8.88%
Magnesium:33.45mg
8.36%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.36%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.3%
Potassium:203.73mg
5.82%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.68%
Copper:0.09mg
4.5%
Calcium:35.09mg
3.51%
Phosphorus:31.2mg
3.12%
Vitamin A:154.06IU
3.08%
Fiber:0.64g
2.57%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.44%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.19%
Vitamin K:1.89µg
1.8%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.49%
Source:My Recipes