Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT8-10M
Total time: PT1H 35M
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 225g all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 tsp salt; 115g unsalted butter, softened; 100g brown sugar; 1 large egg; 60 ml molasses or golden syrup; For decorating: icing and sweets

Gingerbread Cookies

These classic gingerbread cookies are festive staples. They are spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves and are perfect for decorating. Author: Melissa Williams Hi, I’m Melissa, a creative writer...

August 12, 2025 One Min Read

These classic gingerbread cookies are festive staples. They are spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves and are perfect for decorating.

Gingerbread Cookies
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Serves: 24 cookies Prep Time: 20 Cooking Time: 8-10 8-10

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

225g all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp salt

115g unsalted butter, softened

100g brown sugar

1 large egg

60 ml molasses or golden syrup

For decorating: icing and sweets

Instructions

Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt

Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and golden syrup until thoroughly combined.

Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill for at least an hour. This makes it easier to roll the dough out.

Roll and cut: Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place them on the baking sheet you've prepared.

Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Decorate: Once the cookies have cooled completely, top them with royal icing and sweets.

Author: Melissa Williams

Hi, I’m Melissa, a creative writer and ESL teacher with a passion for storytelling. I started writing fiction when I was young, and I eventually discovered that I loved performing, working all over the Costa Blanca as a semi-professional singer. I now write articles that I hope will inspire and engage readers by using my creativity. Whether I'm sharing personal insights or delving into local culture, I try to produce content that is relatable and meaningful. working as a creator of events and features.