gingerbread cookies
(11 ratings)
I made these with all five of my kids. They enjoyed making them and each one got to pick out their own cookie cutter. We made two batches and hope you enjoy this recipe much as we do.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
We couldn't resist turning Doris' sweet and spicy gingerbread recipe into the little gingerbread men of our childhood! This is a wonderful spiced gingerbread cookie that's easy to make. The dough holds its shape when cut and baked. The cookies are chewy, sweet, and spicy. Decorate how you like, give them as gifts or enjoy them yourself. They keep really well and have a chewy texture for days.
— The Test Kitchen
@kitchencrew
(11 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
1 Hr 30 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For gingerbread cookies
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2 1/4 call-purpose flour
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1/2 csugar
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1 1/2 tspcinnamon
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1 tspdouble-acting baking powder
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1/2 tspbaking soda
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1 tspginger
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1 tspground cloves
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1/2 tspnutmeg
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 cshortening
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1/2 clight molasses
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1egg
How To Make gingerbread cookies
Test Kitchen Tips
Don't skip chilling the dough in the fridge. It allows the cookies to keep their shape.
There was a tip from one of the members in a Just A Pinch Discussion Group that may help you roll out the dough: Cover your rolling pin with a new knee-hi pantyhose when rolling out dough and you'll keep the dough from sticking. Well, we've tried it and it works like a charm! The smarts on you all just never cease to amaze.
There was a tip from one of the members in a Just A Pinch Discussion Group that may help you roll out the dough: Cover your rolling pin with a new knee-hi pantyhose when rolling out dough and you'll keep the dough from sticking. Well, we've tried it and it works like a charm! The smarts on you all just never cease to amaze.
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1Start early in the day. Sift the flour into a large bowl.
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2Add remaining dry ingredients to the flour. Stir.
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3Add remaining ingredients.
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4Beat with a mixer on medium speed until well mixed.
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5Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
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6Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thick.
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7Using a cookie cutter, cut out gingerbread men or other shapes.
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8Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on a cookie sheet. Re-roll the trimmings and repeat.
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9Bake for about 8 minutes.
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10Using a spatula, transfer the cookies to racks to cool.
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11Makes about 2 dozen 5-inch cookies.
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