Amber Gingerbread Cookie Dough
How to Make Amber Gingerbread Cookie Dough for Perfect Holiday Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- ¾ tsp Ground Cloves
- ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- ¾ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Maple syrup
- ¾ cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
- ½ cup Brown Sugar packed
Instructions
- Before starting, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will ensure the process runs smoothly and efficiently.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients until fully combined and set the bowl aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- In the bowl of your kitchen mixer, add the room-temperature unsalted butter and packed brown sugar. Using the paddle attachment, cream them together on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes, until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Scrape the butter mixture from the sides of the bowl using a silicone spatula, then add the egg and maple syrup mixture. Mix on medium speed until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, about 1/3 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Continue mixing until a smooth, slightly firm dough forms. The dough should hold together but not be sticky.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten them into disks, and wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap. Place the dough in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour; this helps firm the dough, making it easier to roll and cut.If you're not planning to use the dough right away, you can also freeze it for up to 3 months. To freeze, wrap each disk in an extra layer of plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. I like to place the wrapped disks into a freezer-safe zip-top bag and label it with the date and type of dough using a Sharpie. When you're ready to bake, simply thaw the dough overnight in the refrigerator, and it will be ready to roll and cut into your favorite shapes.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 188IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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