Ginger Cookie Dough for Cut Out Cookies
Elevate your holiday baking with this perfectly spiced Ginger Cookie Dough for Cut Out Cookies—a must-have recipe for creating beautifully shaped cookies with a cozy, festive flavor. Made with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, this dough is infused with molasses for a deep, rich sweetness and a tender texture that's easy to roll and cut into your favorite holiday shapes. The recipe's chill-and-roll method ensures clean edges and sturdy cookies that hold their shape perfectly while baking. Whether you're decorating with icing or enjoying as-is, these cookies are a holiday favorite that’s as fun to make as they are to eat! Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or a cozy baking day at home.
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Ingredients
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Light brown sugar
- 120 ml Molasses
- 1 large Egg
- 360 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the molasses and egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well incorporated.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 5
Divide the dough into two equal portions and flatten each into a disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. This step is crucial for easier rolling and cutting.
Step 6
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use your preferred cookie cutters to cut out shapes, re-rolling the scraps as needed.
Step 8
Place the cut-outs on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between cookies.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
Step 10
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate as desired!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (963.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3888.4 |
| Total Fat 157.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 87.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 595.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2693.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 601.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 322.4g | |
| Protein 45.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 605.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3148.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories