Stefanie's Gingerbread Cookies

Bring the warmth and spice of the holidays to your kitchen with Stefanie's Gingerbread Cookies, a timeless recipe packed with festive flavor. These cookies feature a rich combination of molasses, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, balanced perfectly with a hint of orange zest for a citrusy twist. The dough is easy to work with, making it perfect for rolling out and cutting into fun, festive shapes. Whether you dust them with powdered sugar or decorate them with icing, these cookies bake into tender yet sturdy treats that hold their shape beautifully. With a quick 20-minute prep time and just 12 minutes in the oven, this recipe makes baking memories with 24 servings of holiday cheer almost effortless. Perfect for gift-giving, cookie exchanges, or indulging with a warm mug of tea or cocoa!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 170 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams brown sugar
• 120 ml molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 330 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 100 grams powdered sugar (for decoration)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add the molasses, egg, and orange zest, mixing until fully incorporated.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disk, and wrap them in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).

Step 6

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

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly browned at the edges.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once completely cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for decoration or frost them with icing as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(989.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4005.8

Total Fat 157.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 595.9mg	0%
Sodium 2684.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 627.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 368.0g
Protein 42.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 616.9mg	0%
Iron 25.6mg	0%
Potassium 3082.4mg	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: 34.6%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 61.3%