Embrace the festive spirit of Christmas and fill your home with the delightful aroma of freshly baked Gingerbread Cookies, the quintessential Christmas cookie! This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you to create the perfect Xmas cookies that will undoubtedly be a hit with your loved ones. Rich with the flavors of molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger, these much-loved treats are not just cookies; they're tiny, edible reminders of the warmth and joy of the holiday season. So, roll up your sleeves, and let's embark on this sweet culinary journey together!
Ingredients
- 225 grams of unsalted butter, room temperature
- 200 grams of brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 240 ml molasses
- 560 grams of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
In a big bowl, whisk the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add in the egg and molasses, and mix thoroughly.
Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves in a separate bowl.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture while stirring, until a dough is formed.
Take a portion of the dough and shape it into a ball. Place it on a greased baking tray or one lined with baking paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool before serving or decorating as desired.
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