The Best Gingerbread Cookies Recipe / Simply Delicious

gingerbread cookies photo

These gingerbread cookies are simply delicious. The ginger flavor is not overbearing, they are not too sweet and the texture is a joy to bite into.

gingerbread cookies

You can frost the cookies or simply leave them unfrosted. A layer of white frosting really makes the cookies pop.

gingerbread cookies

You can frost the cookies or simply leave them unfrosted. A layer of white frosting really makes the cookies pop.

Wrap a few in a cellophane bag and give them as a yummy holiday treat.

gingerbread cookies freezer

I like to make a double batch and freeze some of them so we can have a little treat whenever we want a little yumminess.

 

TIP: I love this rolling pin. It helps to keep the cookies all the same thickness. You can get it here.

Ingredients Gingerbread Cookies

  • 6 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. Baking powder
  • 2 sticks butter (1 cup)
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Molasses

Frosting Ingredients 

  • 4 TB butter, room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 TB milk

Gingerbread Cookie Instructions

1- In a medium size mixing bowl combine 6 cups flour, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 4 tsp each ground ginger and cinnamon. Mix well

2- In another bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter (2 sticks) butter and 1 cup brown sugar.  Mix well.

3- Add 2 eggs to the butter mixture and mix well. Slowly add the flour combination and mix well.

4- With the mixer running on low speed gradually add 1 1/2 cups molasses and mix until combined, about 30 seconds.

5- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

6- Divide the dough in half, forming each into a ball. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, or place in the freezer for about 20 minutes, until firm, if you’re in a hurry.

7- Remove one ball of dough from the fridge/freezer and place on the counter. Roll out the dough (use a little flour on your rolling pin if needed), until it’s about ½ inch thick. Cut gingerbread with cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

8- Remove one ball of dough from the fridge/freezer and place it on the counter. Roll out the dough (use a little flour on your rolling pin if needed), until it’s about ½ inch thick. Cut gingerbread with cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

9- Bake the cookies until set in the centers and the dough barely retains and imprint when touched very gently with fingertip, 8 to 11 minutes (depending on the size of your cookie cutter). Do not overbake!!

11- Remove the cookies to a wire rack. Allow cooling to room temperature before frosting.

12- Add 4 TB of butter, 4 TB of milk, and 4 cups of powdered sugar to a bowl. Mix until smooth. Add an additional cup of powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add frosting to the piping bag if desired.

The Best Gingerbread Cookies Recipe / Simply Delicious

gingerbread cookies photo

These gingerbread cookies are simply delicious. The ginger flavor is not overbearing, they are not too sweet and the soft and chewy texture is a joy to bite into.

  • Prep Time20 min
  • Total Time35 min
  • Yield48 depending on size of cookie
  • Serving Size1 cookie
  • Course
    • Dessert

INGREDIENTS

COOKIES

    • 6 cups flour
    • 1 tsp. Baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp. Baking powder
    • 2 sticks butter (1 cup)
    • 1 cup Brown sugar
    • 4 tsp. ground ginger
    • 4 tsp. cinnamon
    • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
    • 2 Large eggs
    • 1 1/2 cups Molasses

FROSTING

    • 4 TB butter, room temperature
    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • 4 TB milk

INSTUCTIONS

1

In a medium size mixing bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices. Mix well.

2

In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. 

3

Add the eggs to the butter mixture and mix well. Slowly add the flour combination and mix well.

4
With the mixer running on low speed gradually add the molasses and mix until combined, about 30 seconds.
 
5
Divide the dough in half, forming each into a ball. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, or place in the freezer for about 20 minutes, until firm, if you’re in a hurry.
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
7
Remove one ball of dough from the fridge/freezer and place on the counter. Roll out the dough (use a little flour on your rolling pin if needed), until it’s about ½ inch thick. Cut gingerbread with cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
8
Refrigerate the cut gingerbread for 5 minutes (meanwhile you can roll out the other dough ball).
9
Bake the cookies until set in the centers and the dough barely retains and imprint when touched very gently with fingertip, 8 to 11 minutes (depending on the size of your cookie cutter). Do not overbake!!
10
Remove the cookies to a wire rack. Allow to cool to room temperature before frosting.
11
Store gingerbread cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers. Freeze for up to 3 months.

FROSTING

12
Add butter, milk, and 1 cup of powdered sugar to a bowl. Mix until smooth. Add additional cup of powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add frosting to piping bag if desired.

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Lavender Shortbread Cookie Recipe

lavender shortbread cookie
lavender shortbread cookie

I am posting this lavender shortbread cookie recipe in hopes that you still have some lavender lingering in your garden. This buttery, crunchy delicately flavored cookie is perfect for brunch, garden parties or with tea. The little flicks of purple lavender and glistening sugar speckles make this a beautiful irresistible treat.They taste amazing, by the way!

lavender shortbread cookie

I recently hosted a garden party where we sat around a table and made lavender wands, ate lunch, laughed, and chatted. What a refreshing way to spend a summer day.

These fancy cookies are VERY easy to make. I know they’re not the healthiest dessert, but hey, it’s fun to splurge once in a while and have something totally yummy.

Lavender Shortbread Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar, extra for sprinkling
  • ¾ lb unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp culinary lavender blossoms (dried or fresh)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350.
  2. In a cleaned coffee grinder, grind up the culinary lavender. If you don’t have a coffee grinder available you can finely chop it with a kitchen knife.
  3. Use the paddle attachment of a stand up mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until combined. However, if you don’t have a stand up mixer, just use a hand electric mixer or a spoon.
  4. Add vanilla and finely chopped lavender and mix.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the salt and flour together and then add it to the stand mixer.
  6. Mix until a dough forms. If using a spoon, this may take a bit. The dough will seem very dry, but just keep mixing until it all sticks together.
  7. Turn dough out on to a floured surface and roll into a log roughly 2 inches in diameter. (If you want square cookies, flatten each side on the counter to form a square log or just roll out to make round cookies).

8. After that, cover in plastic wrap and then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight.

lavender shortbread cookie

9. Using a sharp knife, slice the log of dough into ¼ inch thick slices. Place slices on an ungreased baking sheet or silicone baking mat.

10. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

11. Allow cookies to cool to room temperature and then sprinkle the tops with granulated sugar.

12. Serve and ENJOY!

So set some time aside and have the girls over. Enjoy some laughs, relaxation and of course, some yummy treats!

Cheers,

Lavender Shortbread Cookie Recipe

lavender shortbread cookie

This buttery, crunchy delicately flavored cookie is perfect for brunch, garden parties or with tea. The little flicks of purple lavender and glistening sugar speckles make this a beautiful irresistible treat.

  • Prep Time10 min
  • Cook Time12 min
  • Total Time22 min
  • Ready in72
  • Course
    • Dessert
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Ingredients

    • 1 cup granulated sugar, extra for sprinkling
    • ¾ lb unsalted butter, room temperature
    • 3½ cups flour
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 Tbsp culinary lavender blossoms (dried or fresh)
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INSTUCTIONS

1

Preheat oven to 350.

 
2

In a cleaned coffee grinder, grind up the culinary lavender. If you don’t have a coffee grinder available you can finely chop it with a kitchen knife.

3

Use the paddle attachment of a stand up mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until combined. However, if you don’t have a stand up mixer, just use a hand electric mixer or a spoon.

4

Add vanilla and finely chopped lavender and mix.

5

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the salt and flour together and then add it to the stand mixer.

6

Mix until a dough forms. If using a spoon, this may take a bit. The dough will seem very dry, but just keep mixing until it all sticks together.

7

Turn dough out on to a floured surface and roll into a log roughly 2 inches in diameter. (If you want square cookies, flatten each side on the counter to form a square log or just roll out to make round cookies).

8

After that, cover in plastic wrap and then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight.

9

Using a sharp knife, slice the log of dough into ¼ inch thick slices. Place slices on an ungreased baking sheet or silicone baking mat.

10

Bake for 10-12 minutes.

11

Allow cookies to cool to room temperature and then sprinkle the tops with granulated sugar.

12

Serve and ENJOY!

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