Gingerbread Cookies
Enjoy these classic spiced gingerbread cookies, perfect for holiday festivities or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Dough
- 4 ounces unsalted butter, creamy and soft
- 4 ounces light brown sugar, gently packed
- 4 ounces plain, unsulfured baking molasses, not blackstrap
- 0.5 ounce vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon orange zest
- 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.75 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.125 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.125 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- a few cracks medium-ground black pepper black pepper
- 9.5 ounces low-protein all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Royal icing to decorate, optional
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugar, molasses, vanilla, orange zest, and spices in a bowl.
- Beat until fluffy, then add flour and knead into a smooth dough.
- Divide dough, chill if needed, then roll out to 1/8 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut into shapes, place on baking sheet, and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12 minutes.
- Cool cookies, then decorate with royal icing if desired.
Notes
Chill the dough if it’s too soft for easier rolling and cutting.