Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and brown sugar until creamy.

Add molasses and mix well before adding the egg and vanilla extract.

Mix until combined, then add dry ingredients and mix on low until almost combined.

Finish mixing by hand to ensure uniformity.

Divide dough into two batches, press into disks, and chill in the fridge for 4 hours to overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on a baking sheet.

Bake for about 10 minutes, adjusting time for smaller shapes.

Decorate cookies with royal icing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens