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Gingerbread Cookies, a must bake recipe this holiday season

Yields1 ServingCook Time10 mins

A recipe you must enjoy baking this holiday season with your family.

white ceramic mug with coffee beside cookies

 7 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
 1 tbsp ground ginger
 ¾ tsp baking soda
 ¾ tsp ground cloves
 ½ tsp ground nutmeg
 ½ tsp salt
 ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
 ½ cup packed brown sugar
 1 egg
 ½ cup molasses
 5 ½ tsp vanilla extract
 zest of one small orange
 Frosting of choice
1

Beat the butter and brown sugar in an electric stand mixer or hand mixer until light and fluffy.

2

Beat the molasses, egg, and vanilla until mixed, at medium speed.

3

Reduce the speed of the mixer to a low level and slowly add the flour mixture, mix on slow speed until combined.

4

Divide the dough in half. Using your hands gently to flatten each half into a 1-inch thick disk, and cover them firmly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate, for about 30 minutes to 2 hours.

5

Heat the oven to 350 ° F and use parchment paper to line a baking sheet; set aside.

6

Roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in thickness on a lightly floured surface. . Cut with a floured gingerbread man's cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on line baking sheets.

7

Bake or until the cookies are crisp around the edges and on top for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave for 5 minutes to cool, then switch to the wire racks to cool completely.

8

Once the cookies are room temperature, Frost as desired with the icing and any sprinkles or candies.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories118
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g6%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 128mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.