Homemade Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
These nostalgic homemade gingerbread cookies are perfect for sparking holiday memories and sharing with loved ones. They are spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a festive flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Royal icing for decoration optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until mixed.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a cohesive dough forms.
- Divide dough into two portions, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out one portion of dough to ¼ inch thick and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
- Transfer cookies to baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool cookies on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Decorate with royal icing if desired and enjoy with loved ones.
Notes
Chill the dough for best results and decorate with royal icing for a festive touch.