Shelb's Christmas Gingerbread Cookies

Get into the holiday spirit with Shelb's Christmas Gingerbread Cookies, a festive treat that fills your kitchen with the warm, spiced aromas of the season. This classic gingerbread recipe combines rich molasses, brown sugar, and a blend of cozy spices like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, creating cookies that are perfectly soft, flavorful, and irresistible. The dough is easy to roll out, making it ideal for cutting into your favorite holiday shapes—think trees, stars, and snowmen. Top them off with a simple homemade icing, customizable with festive food coloring, for a beautifully decorated, delicious finish. Whether you're planning a cookie swap, holiday party, or just a cozy baking day, these crowd-pleasing gingerbread cookies are a must-have for any Christmas celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 0.5 cups Molasses
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (for decoration)
• 2 tablespoons Milk (for decoration icing)
• 0 Food coloring (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions, flatten them into disks, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

For the decoration icing, mix powdered sugar and milk together until smooth. If desired, divide the icing into small bowls and add food coloring to create festive colors.

Step 10

Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate them with the icing using a piping bag or a small spoon. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1038.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4117.7

Total Fat 156.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 608.5mg	0%
Sodium 2098.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 635.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 353.4g
Protein 46.8g	0%

Vitamin D 65.8IU	0%
Calcium 608.7mg	0%
Iron 26.7mg	0%
Potassium 3075.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.1%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 61.4%