Description
Easiest Gingerbread Cookies are your go-to festive treat that brings warmth and joy to any holiday gathering. This simple, no-chill recipe allows you to whip up a batch in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy bakers. With a delightful blend of spices like ginger, cinnamon, and allspice, these cookies offer a warm sweetness that’s sure to impress family and friends. Whether you’re decorating them for the holidays or using them to create a charming gingerbread house, these cookies are versatile and fun. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or stored for later; they are guaranteed to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- â…“ cup soft light brown sugar
- â…“ cup molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
- Lemon juice or water (as needed)
- â…“ cup egg whites (from 3 large eggs or from a carton)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, molasses, butter, and spices until well mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually incorporate into wet ingredients.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are firm; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg