Decorated Gingerbread Cookies Recipe - Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

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From Classic Chocolate Chip to Unique Flavors Like Matcha and Lavender

Decorated Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

These gingerbread cookies are ideal for the holidays. They're soft, chewy, and bursting with flavour. For a fun and festive touch, decorate them with your favourite icing and toppings.

Ingredients

1 tbsp ground ginger
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
1/4 tsp ground cloves
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder

Time Needed

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves in a medium mixing bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add the egg and mix until combined.
Mix in the molasses and vanilla extract until well combined.
Mix together the dry and wet ingredients until well combined.
Divide the dough in half and flatten into discs.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, wrapped in plastic wrap.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Using parchment paper, line a baking sheet.
Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place on a baking sheet.
8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cool cookies before decorating with icing and desired toppings.