The scent of spices, a Christmas atmosphere, and lots of fun shapes: gingerbread cookies are a holiday classic that cannot be missed in my kitchen. Easy to make, perfect for decorating and even gifting, these cookies delight both adults and kids at the first bite. And let’s face it… making Christmas cookies is one of the most enjoyable things to do with family!

Whether you choose to decorate them with icing or leave them plain, these cookies will bring all the magic of Christmas into your home. Make them too, hang them on the tree, or serve them with a cup of hot chocolate. Let me know in the comments how you personalize them!

Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Cheap
Rest time: 30 Minutes
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Portions: 12 People
Cooking methods: Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: Fall, Winter, Christmas

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking soda
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
7 tbsp butter
1 egg
3 tbsp honey
as needed egg whites
as needed powdered sugar

Tools

Bowl
Cookie Cutters Christmas cookies
Baking Tray
Piping Bag to decorate the cookies
Rolling Pin

Steps

Place the flour, sugar, and spices in a bowl and mix.
Add the honey and butter and knead.
Form a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Take the dough and roll it out with the rolling pin on a floured surface. Shape the cookies.
Bake the cookies at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the icing by whipping the egg whites with the powdered sugar. It should be thick and not runny.
Once the cookies are cooled, transfer the icing into a piping bag and decorate the cookies. (I hope you’re more skilled than me)
Let them dry and enjoy with a nice cup of hot tea, perhaps in front of a warm fireplace.