For a softer cookie, bake for the shorter end of the time range. Feel free to experiment with different frostings and decorations to personalize your cookies. The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a deeper molasses flavor, use blackstrap molasses.
Heather's Gingerbread Cookies
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING30 People
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VIEWS428
Capture the spirit of the holidays with these classic Gingerbread Cookies. Warm spices mingle with rich molasses to create a delightful treat perfect for sharing or decorating.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate52 g
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium199 mg
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Sugar25 g
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the molasses, brown sugar, water, and shortening. Mix until well combined. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon. (10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This step is crucial for easier handling. (120 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. (10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Use gingerbread cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. (15 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (12 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before frosting and decorating. (30 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View Decorate with chocolate frosting.
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Coby Lind
Oct 19, 2024The dough was a little sticky, but chilling it made all the difference.
Esta Hayes
Oct 8, 2024I added a little orange zest to the dough for a brighter flavor.
Osbaldo Shanahan
Aug 12, 2024My kids loved decorating these. A new Christmas tradition!
Demond Jacobi
Apr 15, 2023These cookies are amazing! The perfect blend of spices.