18+ Holiday Recipe For Kids Dive Into Deliciousness!

Easy and Delicious Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a separate medium mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the molasses, egg, vanilla extract, and spices, and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape into two discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out one disc of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Repeat with the remaining dough.
12. Once cooled, decorate the cookies with icing and any other toppings you desire.
13. Serve and enjoy your delicious and festive gingerbread cookies!