Bring the festive spirit into your kitchen with these classic Gingerbread Cookies, known for their warm, spicy aroma and delightful flavor. Combining rich molasses, aromatic spices, and a touch of butter, this recipe creates a dough that's both easy to work with and deliciously flavorful. Whether you’re decorating them with icing or enjoying them plain, these Gingerbread Cookies offer a perfect blend of sweetness and spice. Ideal for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea, these cookies capture the essence of traditional holiday baking and are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Follow along with our step-by-step recipe to easily create delicious Gingerbread Cookies. Each simple instruction will guide you through making these classic treats, from mixing the dough to baking and cooling. Enjoy the fun of baking and the delightful aroma of gingerbread as you make these festive cookies.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour sifted
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
Blend butter and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in the molasses. Add 1 cup flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and blend. Add the remaining flour alternately with 1/3 cup water. It may be necessary to knead the last cup of flour by hand as the dough will be very stiff. Form the dough into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Bake at 350 degrees until done. *Note- This dough works best when used immediately.
