Colored Gingerbread Cookie Dough
Colored Gingerbread Cookie Dough adds a vibrant twist to classic gingerbread, perfect for creating festive, eye-catching cutout cookies full of holiday cheer.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¾ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- ¾ tsp Ground Cloves
- ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Maple syrup
- Food Coloring green or red
- ¾ cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
- ½ cup Brown Sugar packed
Instructions
- Measure and prepare all of your ingredients before starting to ensure a smooth process.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk the dry ingredients until fully combined and set the bowl aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the food coloring (1 teaspoon for a lighter shade or 2 teaspoons for a deeper color) and mix until the color is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- 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 with food coloring. 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.
- Flatten the dough into a disk and wrap it in food 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.
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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