Gingerbread Dough
Create the perfect holiday treat with this easy and versatile Gingerbread Dough recipe! Bursting with warm spices like ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, this dough’s rich flavor is elevated by the deep sweetness of molasses and brown sugar. Ideal for making festive cookies or sturdy gingerbread houses, this dough is as forgiving to work with as it is delicious. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it chills beautifully to ensure perfect rolling and cutting. Whether you're crafting intricate edible decorations or delightfully spiced cookies, this gingerbread dough is your go-to for holiday baking success.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams brown sugar
- 120 milliliters molasses
- 1 large egg
- 400 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the molasses and egg to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Divide the dough into two portions. Flatten each portion into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
Transfer the cut shapes to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between them. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center appears slightly soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Decorate as desired or use immediately for constructing gingerbread houses!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.0 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.8 g | 439% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 596 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 2098 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 579.8 g | 211% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 617 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 28.8 mg | 160% | |
| Potassium | 3151 mg | 67% | |
*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.
