The scent of spices, Christmas atmosphere, and many fun cookie cutters: gingerbread cookies are a holiday classic that cannot be missing in my kitchen. Easy to make, perfect for decorating and even gifting, these cookies win over adults and children with the first bite. And let’s be honest… making Christmas cookies is one of the most beautiful 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: Autumn, 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 tbsps butter
1 egg
3 tbsps honey
as needed egg whites
as needed powdered sugar

Tools

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

Steps

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