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gingerbread girl

Gingerbread Girl Cookies: 7 Sweet Reasons to Bake Today


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive gingerbread girl cookie that is perfect for the holiday season.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Royal icing for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Stir in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Roll out the dough and cut into gingerbread girl shapes.
  8. Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Cool on a wire rack and decorate with royal icing.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Use various decorations for a fun look.
  • Adjust spices for your flavor preference.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: gingerbread girl, holiday cookies, gingerbread, Christmas cookies