Simple Gingerbread Cookies | no chill dough, no molasses

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Healthier fat option or budget-friendly alternative.

Cut cold butter into small cubes and place in a mixing bowl.

Mix the cold butter with brown sugar until well combined.

Add the egg and allspice, cinnamon, ginger, clove, and salt to the mixture and mix until incorporated.

Gradually add all-purpose flour and mix until absorbed.

Flour a sheet of parchment paper and place half of the dough on top.

Flour the top of the dough and place another piece of parchment paper over it.

Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch to 1/3 inch thick.

Transfer the rolled-out dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.

Bake until the cookies are set and have darkened in color slightly, about 9 to 12 minutes.

If using sprinkles, press them into the cookies while they are still warm after baking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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