Spicy Gingerbread Cookies
Warm up your holiday season with these irresistible Spicy Gingerbread Cookies, a bold twist on the classic treat that’s perfect for cookie swaps or festive gatherings. This recipe combines the rich sweetness of molasses and brown sugar with a medley of aromatic spices—ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and even a hint of black pepper—for a delightful kick that lingers. The dough is easy to handle and perfect for shaping into your favorite cookie cutter designs, making it as fun to create as it is to eat. With a crisp edge and a soft, chewy center, these gingerbread cookies are a versatile canvas for royal icing decorations or equally enjoyable straight from the cooling rack. Ready in under an hour (after chilling) and yielding 30 cookies, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for fans of festive baking and bold flavors.
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Ingredients
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Brown sugar
- 120 milliliters Unsulfured molasses
- 1 Large egg
- 375 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture, and beat until fully combined.
Step 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten them into disks, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Step 6
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly browned.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Decorate the cooled cookies as desired with royal icing or enjoy them plain!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (886.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3634.4 |
| Total Fat 154.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 87.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 562.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2637.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 533.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 232.6g | |
| Protein 46.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 557.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2555.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories