German Gingerbread Cookies – Discover Their Holiday Magic!
German Gingerbread Cookies are a traditional holiday treat, known for their rich spices and delightful flavor, perfect for festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons water (for icing)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let the cookies cool before icing with a mixture of powdered sugar and water.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of ginger and cinnamon.
- These cookies can be decorated with various icing designs.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg