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Gingerbread Cookies with Winter Village Decoration


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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create a holiday masterpiece with these delightful Gingerbread Cookies with Winter Village Decoration! Perfectly spiced and soft, these cookies are a festive treat and a creative canvas for crafting enchanting winter scenes. Fun to bake, decorate, and enjoy, they’re a holiday must-have.

 


Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Royal icing for decorating
  • Assorted candies (candy canes, gumdrops, chocolate chips)
  • Powdered sugar (for snow effect)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  • Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
  • Shape Cookies: Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create desired shapes.
  • Bake: Arrange cookies on baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely before decorating.
  • Decorate: Use royal icing to design intricate patterns. Add candies and powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
  • Assemble Your Village: Arrange cookies to create a winter village, featuring houses, trees, and other festive designs.

Notes

  • For easier rolling, divide dough into smaller portions before chilling.
  • Adjust spices to suit your taste.
  • Ensure cookies cool completely before decorating to avoid icing running.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chill Time:: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Holiday/Seasonal