18+ Christmas Ginger Bread Recipe They're Simply Irresistible!

Ingredients:

Dry ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt

Wet ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat your oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream butter and sugar

In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4: Add wet ingredients

To the butter and sugar mixture, add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 5: Combine wet and dry ingredients

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Step 6: Roll out the dough

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness. Use gingerbread cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.

Step 7: Bake

Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly firm. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8: Decorate

Once the cookies have cooled, it's time to get creative and decorate them with your favorite Christmas themed icing, sprinkles, and candies.

With its warm spices and festive design, this Christmas gingerbread recipe is the perfect treat to bring the holiday spirit into your home. So gather your loved ones and enjoy this delicious and traditional holiday delight. Happy baking!