Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 3/4 cups (218g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Form dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out cookies using your favorite gingerbread cookie cutters.
- Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie:
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 1g
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy edges
- Soft and chewy center
- Warm and spicy flavor
- Festive appearance
User Comments:
- "These gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're delicious, easy to make, and always a hit with my guests."
- "I love that these cookies don't have molasses. They still have a great gingerbread flavor, but they're not too sweet."
- "These cookies are so cute! I love the different gingerbread shapes and the festive decorations."
- "My kids went crazy for these cookies! They couldn't stop eating them."
- "I'm so glad I found this recipe. These gingerbread cookies are now a holiday tradition in my family."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- If you don't have gingerbread cookie cutters, you can use any other shape you like.
- You can decorate the cookies with your favorite frosting, sprinkles, or candies.
