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gingerbread cookies

A delightful recipe for gingerbread cookies without molasses, perfect for holiday baking and decorating.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 36
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cream butter, adding sugar gradually. Beat until well combined and light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Beat in egg, honey, and vinegar.
  3. Sift all of the dry ingredients together and then blend sifted dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, working in batches, stirring after each addition.
  4. Divide the dough into two even pieces, wrap each piece of dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 to 90 minutes.
  5. When the dough is done chilling, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Working in sections, roll the dough to 1/2" thick on a floured surface; cut into desired shapes. Place shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat. Gather and reroll "scraps" of dough as needed, using all of the dough.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, and then move to a cooling rack.
  7. Repeat with remaining dough.
  8. Leave plain or decorate (here are 6 Simple Ways to Decorate Gingerbread Cookies if you are looking for some inspo).

Notes

This gingerbread cookies recipe is perfect for holiday baking and can be decorated as desired.