Nothing says the holiday season quite like the warm, aromatic embrace of gingerbread. Our Homemade Gingerbread recipe is a cherished classic that embodies the essence of winter festivities. The combination of rich molasses, aromatic spices, and the subtle heat of ginger creates a flavorful, comforting treat that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether you’re crafting adorable gingerbread figures or baking a delightful gingerbread house, this recipe promises not only the joy of baking but also the pleasure of savoring every spiced, festive bite.
Spice Up Your Holidays: Homemade Gingerbread Bliss
Homemade Gingerbread captures the heartwarming flavors of the holidays. This recipe guides you through creating a soft, moist gingerbread dough that's perfect for making gingerbread cookies, houses, or any other festive shapes you desire. The blend of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and molasses creates a symphony of flavors that's both nostalgic and comforting. Whether you're decorating gingerbread people with colorful icing or assembling an elaborate gingerbread house, this recipe provides the perfect canvas for your creative holiday baking endeavors.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowl
- pastry cutter
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- ginger
- salt
- cinnamon
- cloves
- pepper
- unsalted butter
- brown sugar
- egg
- molasses
- vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper (if using). Set aside.
- In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and unsulfured molasses until well combined. Mix in the pure vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. The dough will be soft but not sticky.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a thick disc. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Chilling the dough helps it firm up, making it easier to roll out and cut into shapes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes. Transfer the shapes to the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie.
- Bake the gingerbread cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them, as they can darken quickly.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Once completely cooled, decorate the gingerbread cookies with icing, candies, or other decorative elements as desired.
- Serve your Homemade Gingerbread cookies as delightful treats or use them to create a festive gingerbread house centerpiece. Enjoy the sweet, spiced flavors of the holiday season!
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Notes
- For a softer gingerbread, bake the cookies for a shorter time. For a firmer texture, bake them a little longer.
- Gingerbread dough can also be used to create gingerbread houses. Follow the instructions for assembling and decorating gingerbread houses for a creative holiday project.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g
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