How To Make Gingerbread Cookies

How To Make Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies are a classic holiday treat loved by many. These spicy, sweet, and aromatic cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family during festive gatherings or for enjoying with a warm cup of tea or hot chocolate. Making these cookies may seem daunting, but they are easy! With the right ingredients, tools, and a little patience, anyone can create delicious and beautiful cookies! Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make gingerbread cookies that are sure to impress.

Gingerbread cookies are a popular holiday treat that are not only delicious but also offer a range of benefits. Making cookies is a fun and festive activity that brings people together while creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Ginger also has a number of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties and aiding digestion. They make great gifts for friends and family and can be decorated in a variety of ways to suit different tastes and preferences. What a wonderful way to spread joy and cheer during the holidays.

How To Make Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Sugar Cookies

Makes 24 cookies
4.50 from 2 votes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside
  • Using a standing mixer, cream together the butter, powder sugar, vanilla and egg and mix until combined and creamy
  • Using a large bowl, combined the flour, baking soda and cream of tarter
  • Gradually add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed
  • Using your hands continue to mix until fully combined
  • Lightly flour a cutting board and knead the cookie dough a couple of times
  • Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick
  • Cut out a few Gingerbread men and place onto the cookie sheet
  • Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly golden brown
  • Repeat steps until completely out of dough
  • Let cookies cool completely
  • Using the standing mixer, combine the egg whites, cream of tarter, vanilla and powder sugar and mix until combined and stiff peaks form
  • Scoop icing into 6 bowls to mix colors in, leaving one bowl with the most icing for the brown color.
  • Add in some brown gel coloring into the bowl with the most icing and mix until combined. Add in a few more drops of brown and mix until you get the shade you like
  • Add in the remaining colors into their own bowls, leaving one white
  • Scoop a little bit of icing into each piping bag and set aisde
  • Add in 3 tablespoons of water into the brown icing bowl and mix until combined
  • Pour icing into the squeeze bottle and set aside
  • Using the brown icing piping bag, pipe an outline around all of the gingerbread men cookies
  • Once done, fill in with the thinner icing
  • Let cookies dry overnight
  • Using the red icing bag, pipe a scarf around the gingerbread mens neck
  • Using the white icing, add squiggly lines to his arms and legs
  • Using the black icing, pipe on the dots on his belly, for his eyes and pipe on a smile
  • Using the pink icing add a dot at the end of the smile for his cheeks
  • Let dry for an hour.
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Making these cookies is a fun and rewarding activity that anyone can enjoy. You, too, can easily create these festive cookies that will be a hit with your family and friends (and you can make these Gingerbread Houses, too!). Remember to take your time and enjoy the process. This is a relaxing and enjoyable way to get into the holiday spirit. Grab your apron, turn on some festive music, and make delicious gingerbread cookies to fill your home with warmth and joy. Happy baking!

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

This Post Has 19 Comments

  1. robin rue

    Those are almost too cute to eat. I love how festive and cute your cookies are.

  2. candy

    Gingerbread anything is my style. I decorate with gingerbread men and women so these cookies are a must. They are so adorable.

  3. Alli Smith

    These are adorable! My daughter was just telling me on Sunday that she hasn’t had gingerbread cookies yet so I need to make them. We all love gingerbread cookies!

  4. Amber Myers

    I must try these out! I love gingerbread everything and I’ve been wanting to make some of these cookies. Yours look so cute!

  5. Heather

    These are gorgeous! I don’t think mine would come out as perfect looking as yours 🙂

  6. Rachel

    Yum. My husband is a big fan of gingerbread anything. But these are so cute, I’m not sure I could eat it. lol

  7. Tomi

    5 stars
    My great grandma used to bake gingerbread cookies every Christmas. I’ve never baked them but I do order them during the holidays. It’s just something about Christmas and gingerbread cookies. I may just have to try this recipe. It looks delicious.

  8. Jeanette

    OK those are adorable! I wish I was that talented! You should sell those! People would love them! I know I would! LOL YUM!

  9. Sarah Honey

    These are adorable! We make Gingerbread cookies every year. This is a great idea to combine them with sugar cookies.

  10. Danielle Fox

    4 stars
    I saw this recipe/image trending on Twitter! I am totally going to be trying these out with my daughter for our cookie share party next week

  11. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

    Wow these cookies look incredible! They are so fun and festive. My kids always love helping me decorate gingerbread cookies around Christmas time.

  12. Claudia Krusch

    These cookies will be perfect for my Holiday cookie exchange. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend.

  13. Franc Ramon

    Gingerbread cookies are so cute and tasty. This can be treats and gift ideas.

  14. Mellissa

    This sound really tasty, plus they’re too cute to pass up.

  15. Rose

    Those are too pretty to eat! Ginger bread cookies is something that I learned how to love during holidays here in the US.

  16. Angie

    These are SUPER adorable. They also look really tasty too-I want to make cookies!

  17. Debra Hawkins

    Oh my word! These are absolutely adorable! I am going to have to make them with my kids during Christmas break!

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