Go Back

Gingerbread Cookies Fun and Easy Recipe

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine: gingerbread cookies
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • gel icing for decorating
  • M&Ms or striped white chocolate chips for decorating

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add the molasses, egg and vanilla. Beat well.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
  3. Stir into the wet ingredients until well-incorporated (you can do this with your hands).
  4. Separate the dough into three pieces. Form into logs and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  5. When ready to bake, remove dough from oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  6. Roll dough out to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Use cookie cutters to make gingerbread people.
  7. Bake 8-10 minutes. Let cool and decorate.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 3 to 4
Amount per serving
Calories 921
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 18g 88%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 642mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 149g 54%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 74g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 258mg 20%
Iron 8mg 42%
Potassium 862mg 18%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.