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Gingerbread Cookies

December 11, 2013 by Meghan 12 Comments

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It was so much fun participating in The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap this year. I could definitely get used to homemade cookies showing up at my doorstep every afternoon. Wouldn’t that be nice?

These Gingerbread Cookies were my contribution to this year’s swap. When I think of holiday baking, I first and foremost think of gingerbread, even before I think about eggnog or peppermint. Although I never liked gingerbread as a kid, I am now at a point where gingerbread is my favorite holiday flavor. Unlike the hard and dry gingerbread houses I remember making years ago, these cookies are perfectly soft and chewy. I also love making these Gingerbread Cookies during the holiday baking season because they hold up really well and are perfect for shipping out to friends and family. Although the cookies are good on their own, they can easily be dressed up with frosting or royal icing to make them even more festive.

If you want to find out more about The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, click here for more information. And be sure to check out the links below for the delicious cookie recipes that I received this year! (Note: not all of the posts are live yet- I will update later in the day with the links)

Molasses Cookies from Chelsea at This Grand Adventure

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies from Cristina of Cupcake and Bacon

Cranberry Caramel Slow Cooker Cookie Bars from Martha of Simple Nourished Living

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Gingerbread Cookies
 
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Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1½ tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1 large egg
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and spices. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and granulated sugar. Beat until light and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the molasses and egg. Mix until combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl. Mix until just incorporated. Turn off the mixer and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Chill the dough for at least one hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. The dough should be about ¼ inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place the cookies onto the prepared bakings, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate as desired.
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 Source: Recipe adapted from allrecipes

Filed Under: cookie Tagged With: christmas, cookie, molasses

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Comments

  1. AK says

    December 11, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    These were probably the best gingerbread cookies I have had! It is also one of my favorite holiday flavors. I will definitely be using your recipe in the future 🙂
    What This Mama Eats

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  2. Zainab Mansaray says

    December 11, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    I agree with you, when I think of holiday baking the first thing that comes to mind is gingerbread! These are classic and beautiful. This cookie swap is so fun and it’s sad no more cookies in the mail 🙁

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  3. Consuelo Morcillo says

    December 11, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    The cookie swap sounded so fun! Times like this I wish I lived in the US :–(
    Your gingerbread cookies look awesome, Meghan! So perfect for the holidays! x

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  4. Kelly LifemadeSweeter says

    December 12, 2013 at 12:08 am

    Your gingerbread cookies look fantastic Meghan! I love soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, they are one of my favorite cookies during this time of year 🙂

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  5. Mary Frances McNellis says

    December 12, 2013 at 9:11 am

    Gingerbread is the classic Christmas cookie. You bake the classics so well! Chewy, soft, BIG, gingerbread men are some of the best. Yum!

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  6. Amy says

    December 13, 2013 at 10:11 am

    I love gingerbread cookies and I can never find a recipe that makes good cutouts- but yours look so perfect! Just the right thickness and they didn’t spread much. I’m totally marking this one down. I wanted to participate in the swap this year but just feel too busy…hopefully next year 🙁

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  7. Marcie FlavortheMoments says

    December 13, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    You’re on a gingerbread roll, and I love it! My tradition for years has been to make gingerbread boy cookies — they’re a favorite of mine. Nothing says the holidays more than they do for me. Lucky bloggers that received these from you!

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  8. Cathleen says

    December 14, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    Oh yum, these cookies look perfect! I have been craving gingerbread cookies for a while now, I would devour these 😉

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  9. unihomemaker.com says

    December 16, 2013 at 2:26 am

    I love gingerbread cookies! These are so cute and perfect. 🙂 Have a great week Meghan!

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  10. Davida @TheHealthyMaven says

    December 16, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    You really can’t go wrong with classic gingerbread cookies!

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  11. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    December 16, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    These cookies are so cute and I can smell the amazingness from here! Yum!

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  12. Tina says

    December 19, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    Love love love gingerbread cookies. I never got around to making them this year. 🙁 Yours look so yummy. Send some please. 😉
    Tina at http://www.tinaschic.com

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