Easy Christmas Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Christmas is the perfect time to bake delicious gingerbread cookies. These festive treats are fun to make and decorate with family and friends. Here’s a simple recipe to get you started!
Ingredients
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Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Mix butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and molasses: Mix in the egg and molasses until combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
- Refrigerate: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Shape the Cookies & Bake the Cookies
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll and cut: Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out your favorite shapes.
- Place on baking sheet: Arrange the cut-out cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
- Add icing: Decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.
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Enjoy!
These gingerbread cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Enjoy the holiday spirit while baking and decorating your festive treats!
