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Delightful Gingerbread Cookie Recipe for the Holidays

Gingerbread Cookie
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Experience the warm, aromatic spices of the holidays with a Gingerbread Cookie that’s soft in the center, crisp at the edges, and just begging to be decorated.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients: spices, butter, and molasses.
  2. Sift flour to incorporate air for a lighter texture.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  4. Beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add molasses and egg, blending until fully combined.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
  7. Knead the dough briefly, then form it into a disk.
  8. Wrap the disk in plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll out chilled dough to ¼ inch thick.
  10. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on parchment-lined sheets.
  11. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are crisp and centers are set.
  12. Cool cookies on a wire rack and decorate as desired.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Use royal icing for decorating.
  • For softer cookies, reduce baking time slightly.

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