Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsps McCormick® Ginger
Ground
- 1 tsp McCormick® Cinnamon
Ground
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp McCormick® Nutmeg
Ground
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter softened
1 1/2 sticks
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
Directions
- 1
Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Press dough into a thick flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured work surface. Cut into gingerbread men shapes with 5-inch cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- 3
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of cookies are set and just begin to brown. Cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate cooled cookies as desired. Store cookies in airtight container up to 5 days.
- 4
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About this Recipe
The holiday season isn't complete without the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked gingerbread. This classic Gingerbread Cookie Recipe brings that festive spirit right into your kitchen, delivering charming gingerbread men perfect for sharing and decorating.Craving that iconic taste of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg? This recipe delivers.Crafted with a thoughtful blend of McCormick Ground Ginger, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg, these cookies achieve that quintessential spiced flavor we all adore. The rich combination of butter, firmly packed brown sugar, and molasses ensures a comforting, sturdy base that’s perfect for holding their shape and ready for your creative decorative touches.Prepare for a delightful sensory experience with these iconic spiced cookies. Each bite offers a cozy warmth from the blend of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, balanced by the sweet, caramelly notes of brown sugar and molasses. The dough, once baked, yields tender cookies, ideal for holding their playful shapes and ready for your artistic touch. You'll end up with a generous batch of about two dozen charming treats, making them perfect for sharing.Make these gingerbread men truly your own! The recipe explicitly invites creativity with decorations: use raisins, currants, or cinnamon red hot candies for eyes and buttons to give each cookie personality. For a more elaborate finish, prepare untinted or colorful Royal Icing to pipe intricate designs, adding another layer of festive fun. If you're looking to deepen the spice profile further, a hint of ground cloves would complement the existing ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg beautifully.These Gingerbread Cookies are quintessential for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply a cozy afternoon treat with a cup of tea or coffee. They also make wonderful homemade gifts when packaged thoughtfully, spreading cheer with every bite.