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November 28, 2014 By Emily 13 Comments

Gingerbread Cookies

Filed Under: cookie, cookies, dessert, easy, holiday Tagged With: Christmas, cookie, ginger, gingerbread, holiday

Spicy, sweet Gingerbread Cookies are made festive for the perfect holiday snack to share with family and friends.

Gingerbread Cookies

Happy Black Friday. Man am I glad I decided to do my shopping online and skip the early morning trip to the stores, it’s just way too chilly outside for me today! It’s probably not even half as cold here in Florida as it is in most places, but my super thin blood just can’t take cold weather. My family braved the cooler temperatures for a quick trip to get some donuts, while I stayed behind to take a few pictures of next week’s post and do a little cleaning up around the house.

Today I am sharing another recipe re-do with you all, Gingerbread Cookies, a festive holiday classic the whole family will love! Now you all know how much I love to bake, obviously, I mean I named this blog after it. But I have another confession… I’m not much of a decorator of baked goods. I could spend all day in the kitchen baking up delicious treats, but when it comes time to make them look cute, well that’s someone else’s territory. Luckily I borrowed these super cute Tovolo Gingerbread People Cookie Cutters and I have this awesome OXO 8 Piece Bakers Silicone Decorating Kit that was perfect for decorating the cookies.

Gingerbread Cookies

It took me about 30 minutes just to decorate 6 of these adorable cuties, but oh was it worth it! These little ladies and gents were a big hit with the kids at our Thanksgiving dinner last night. Of course I think I served more undecorated cookies than decorated. Whether you serve them at your Christmas party, dinner or share them with friends in a cookie exchange, I bet you’ll love them too. Enjoy and happy baking!

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

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Gingerbread Cookies

Prep 2 hours

Cook 6 mins

Total 2 hours, 6 mins

Author Emily

Ingredients

For the cookies:

  • 1/4 c butter, softened
  • 1/4 c shortening
  • 1/2 c brown sugar
  • 1/4 c molasses
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 c all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves

For the icing:

  • 1 c powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbs milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of your stand mixer beat together the butter and shortening.
  2. Add the brown sugar and beat until fluffy, then beat in the molasses and vanilla.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  4. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, ginger, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until it comes together in a dough.
  6. Divide the dough into two sections, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350º F and line two baking pans with parchment or baking mats, set aside.
  8. On a well floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8" thick, using cookie cutters and cut out the gingerbread men.
  9. Place 1" apart on the baking pans and bake for 5-6 minutes.
  10. Transfer to cooling racks and cool completely.
  11. Decorate the cookies with icing and sprinkles as desired and serve.
  12. Store remaining cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

Courses cookie, dessert

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Comments

  1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    November 28, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    These are definitely some of the best gingerbread men I have seen.. definitely got me in the mood for Christmas baking!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 29, 2014 at 7:22 am

      Thank you Thalia, you made my day!

      Reply
  2. Mariana @The Candid Kitchen says

    November 29, 2014 at 4:40 am

    Black friday is crazy. I need to go shopping today but I am still a little bit scared to go out!!! I am going to look for these silicone moulds because they are super cute!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 29, 2014 at 7:23 am

      The cookie cutters are made by Tovolo Mariana, they are super cute, lots of different presses to choose from.

      Reply
  3. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    November 30, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    These cookies are seriously just so perfect!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 30, 2014 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks Jocelyn 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sarah @ GlamGranolaGeek says

    December 3, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    These little cuties look so delish!! Pinned them!!
    Found your blog from the Wednesday Whatsits Link party at whitelightsonwednesday.com, & I’m so glad I did! 🙂

    Reply
    • Emily says

      December 3, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      Aw thank you Sarah, we love them!

      Reply
  5. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    December 4, 2014 at 4:30 am

    These are so so pretty and adorable, Emily! I love gingerebread cookies and am no good when it comes to decorating them. The Tovolo stamps are such a great idea! Yours look perfect 🙂

    Reply
    • Emily says

      December 4, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      I had a lot fun making them, but decorating is definitely not my strongest skill 🙂

      Reply

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