Gingerbread Recipe

Gingerbread Cookies: traditional, aromatic, and perfect for the holiday season! Can you already feel the approaching holiday spirit? Our recipe for gingerbread cookies will allow you to create traditional, aromatic treats that melt in your mouth. It's the perfect choice for holiday baking! Gingerbread cookies are classic treats that are synonymous with the holiday season. Our recipe combines flour, spices, honey, and butter, giving the gingerbread its unique flavor and aroma. You can cut them into various shapes and decorate them according to your preferences. Preparing gingerbread cookies is a joyful and creative experience. Simply combine the ingredients, knead the dough, roll it out, and cut out your favorite shapes with cookie cutters. Then, the gingerbread cookies are baked in the oven, filling the whole house with the scent of holiday spices. Try our recipe for traditional gingerbread cookies and enjoy their aroma, soft texture, and sweet taste. They're the perfect cookies for the holiday table, sharing with loved ones, or as gifts for those close to you!

Gingerbread Recipe
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Ingredients:

  • 350g (12.5oz) of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • 100g (3.5oz) of softened butter
  • 100g (3.5oz) of brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons of honey
  • Optional: icing, decorative sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  2. In another bowl, cream the butter with brown sugar, egg, and honey until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring continuously until combined.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. After chilling, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 5 mm.
  6. Use cookie cutters of various shapes to cut out the gingerbread cookies.
  7. Place the gingerbread cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356F) for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Once cooled, you can decorate the gingerbread cookies with icing and sprinkles.

Summary

Gingerbread cookies are traditional, aromatic treats that evoke a sense of the holiday season and warm ambiance. This recipe allows you to create special gingerbread cookies that will delight with their taste and beautiful appearance. Preparing gingerbread cookies is a joyful and pleasurable experience. Mix the flour, baking powder, and spices in one bowl. In another bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar, egg, and honey until you achieve a smooth mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while stirring continuously until a uniform dough forms. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This allows the ingredients to cool and makes it easier to roll out the dough. After chilling, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 5 mm. Use cookie cutters of various shapes to cut out the gingerbread cookies. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 10-12 minutes until they become lightly golden. Once cooled, you can decorate the gingerbread cookies with icing and sprinkles according to your own creativity. Add colorful icing glazes, sugar decorations, or other embellishments to make the gingerbread cookies even more visually appealing. The finished gingerbread cookies are fragrant, crispy, and full of the aromas of warm spices. They can be a wonderful decoration on a holiday table, a beautiful gift for loved ones, or simply a delicious everyday dessert.

Preparation time: 30 min

Cooking time: 12 min

Macro nutrients per 100 grams

Calories: 290 kcal

Carbohydrate: 45 g

Protein: 5 g

Fat: 10 g

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As a choreographer and aerial gymnast, I had always been interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Diets had been my hobby, but I never truly enjoyed them until I discovered the Keto diet. After reading numerous books about how our bodies work and the benefits of a high-fat, low-carb diet, I decided to give it a try. I never looked back. The Keto lifestyle quickly became my passion, and I began experimenting with new recipes and meal plans. That's when I decided to share my knowledge with the world and created Leet Diet, a website filled with delicious Keto-friendly recipes and helpful tips for anyone looking to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

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