20+ Best Christmas Gingerbread Recipe They're Simply Irresistible!

Ingredients

Gingerbread Dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
• In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.
• Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until a dough forms.
• Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 2: Roll Out the Dough

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Remove one dough half from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
• Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Step 3: Bake and Decorate

• Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are slightly firm to the touch.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing.
• Once the cookies have cooled, use a piping bag or a small ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to decorate the cookies with the icing.
• You can also add food coloring to the icing for a more festive touch.
• Let the icing set before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Enjoy Your Delicious Gingerbread Cookies