Homemade Gingerbread Recipe
Fastest guided recipe on how to make gingerbread cookies at home in under 40 minutes.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Cookie cutters (gingerbread men or any shape)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups 375g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup 100g packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup 160ml molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional for Decoration
- Royal icing
- Sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Chill the Dough
- Divide the dough in half and flatten each half into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Roll and Cut
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out gingerbread shapes and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Be careful not to overbake.
Cool and Decorate
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate with royal icing and sprinkles as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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