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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Alma Obregon

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Galletas Navideñas de Jengibre

Cultural Context

Originating from medieval Europe, gingerbread cookies have become a beloved holiday treat, especially in Spain where they are often enjoyed during Christmas celebrations. Traditionally, families bake these cookies together, creating festive shapes and decorating them with colorful icing. Today, variations of gingerbread cookies are enjoyed worldwide, with each culture adding its unique twist to the classic recipe.

SpanishESdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
100g de mantequilla a temperatura ambiente
100g de panela
1 huevo M
100g de melaza
350g de harina
½ cucharadita de bicarbonato sódico
1 cucharadita de canela en polvo
1 cucharadita de jengibre en polvo
una pizca de nuez moscada
250g azúcar glas
3 cucharadas de agua
1,5 cucharadas de merengue en polvo o albúmina
200g de azúcar glas por cada 30g de clara pasteurizada

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is generally cheaper.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a sugar substitute for lower calories, while granulated sugar is more affordable.

decorative sprinkles

🥗Healthier: chopped nuts

💰Cheaper: colored sugar

Chopped nuts add texture, while colored sugar is typically less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

In a bowl, cream together the butter and panela.

3

Add the egg and mix well.

4

Stir in the molasses.

5

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.

7

Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes using gingerbread cutters.

8

Place the cookies on a baking tray and bake until golden.

9

For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar with water and meringue powder until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrollingbakingdecorating

Equipment Needed

Kitchen Aidbandeja planacortadores muñeco de jengibre

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Gingerbread Cookies
Local Name: Galletas Navideñas de Jengibre

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