Classic gingerbread cookie Dough
Classic Gingerbread Cookie Dough combines warm spices and a hint of molasses, creating the perfect base for festive, cutout holiday cookies.
Equipment
Ingredients
Gingerbread man cookies
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¾ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Ground Ginger
- ¾ tsp Ground Cloves
- ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup Molasses
- ¾ cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
- ½ cup Brown Sugar packed
Instructions
- Measure and prepare all of your ingredients before starting. This ensures an organized and smooth baking process.I’m making a double portion here, so feel free to adjust if you’re making a smaller batch.
- In a glass mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined. Set this bowl aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- 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 down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, then add the wet ingredients (egg, molasses, and vanilla mixture) to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix on medium speed until fully combined and smooth.
- 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 dough forms. The dough should hold together but not be sticky.
- Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, and wrap in food wrap.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. For longer storage, you can freeze the dough for up to 3 months. Just thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 188IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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