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A festive kitchen table decorated with various Christmas desserts like Yule log, gingerbread cookies, and trifle, with a glowing Christmas tree in the background

Classic Gingerbread Cookies

These spiced, chewy gingerbread cookies are a timeless holiday treat—easy to make, fun to decorate, and delicious all year round.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2/3 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and egg, mixing until combined.
  • Gradually stir in the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. Divide in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
  • Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool before decorating.

Notes

For extra flair, decorate with icing sugar or edible glitter. These cookies are also great as edible gifts!
Keyword Christmas Desserts, festive baking, holiday treats