Christmas Gingerbread

7. 10. 2025

Try this simple recipe for the popular spiced Gingerbread. Decorate them either with icing, various sprinkles, or other decorations. You can win with them, which your children will also appreciate!

Ingredients

• 3 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup cane sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup cane molasses
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• Zest from one small orange (optional)

For the frosting:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

• Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, cloves, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
• In an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or you can use a hand mixer and a separate large mixing bowl), beat the butter and sugar for 2 minutes on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs, molasses, and vanilla and beat on medium speed until combined.
• Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture until incorporated.
• Divide the dough into two equal parts and shape each into a ball.
• Then, using your hands, gently flatten each ball into a 1-inch thick disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until the dough is chilled but still slightly elastic.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F when ready to bake, and line a tray with baking paper.
• Set aside.
• Roll out the dough evenly with a floured rolling pin to approximately a thickness of 0.1 inch.
• Then, use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out the desired shapes.
• Transfer to baking trays lined with baking paper.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the gingerbread is crisp around the edges and on top.
• Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Once the gingerbread cookies are at room temperature, you can decorate them with any icing you like.
• Whisk all the ingredients for the frosting in a bowl until smooth.
• If the frosting is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
• If it is too thick, add a little milk.
• Put the frosting in a pastry bag and decorate the gingerbread cookies.
• Enjoy it!

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