Spiced gingerbread cookies, soft and fragrant Christmas cookies, easy to make with few ingredients and an irresistible aroma.
The spiced gingerbread cookies are the perfect recipe to bring all the scent and warmth of Christmas into your kitchen, with a simple dough that’s ready in minutes and a taste that captures from the first bite. These cookies combine the indulgence of classic American cookies with the typical spices of gingerbread: ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. An aromatic mix that immediately evokes the festive atmosphere, lights, steaming cups, and afternoons spent baking sweets.
The recipe is accessible to everyone: it requires a few ingredients and no special technique, just a bowl and electric beaters to quickly work butter and sugar. The result is a soft and fragrant dough that bakes into golden cookies, slightly crunchy on the edges and softer in the center. The honey (or molasses) gives that characteristic dark caramel touch reminiscent of more traditional gingerbread, while the muscovado sugar makes the taste even more intense and aromatic.
These spiced cookies are perfect for those looking for easy and quick Christmas cookies or those who love sweets with a strong and enveloping flavor. They can be prepared in advance without problems, keep well for several days, and fill the house with an irresistible aroma during baking. Ideal to enjoy with a hot beverage or to add to the holiday cookie tray, they are a small gift that immediately puts you in a good mood.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the appropriate contact form you find at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 15 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Seasonality: All Seasons, Christmas
Ingredients for Spiced Gingerbread Cookies
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup muscovado sugar
- 1/4 cup honey (or molasses)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp spices (gingerbread)
- to taste powdered sugar
Tools
- Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Baking Sheet
- Cooling Rack
Recipe for Spiced Gingerbread Cookies
Start preparing the spiced gingerbread cookies by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, and gingerbread spices in a bowl.
For now, set it aside.
Soften the butter in a bowl.
Add the muscovado sugar and beat the two ingredients with electric beaters for a couple of minutes. It should become fairly frothy.
Put the egg into the bowl and mix again.
Also add the honey (if you find molasses, even better) and stir until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
All that is left is to add the dry ingredients to the wet ones.
Mix with a spatula until a well-combined mixture is obtained, don’t worry if it is sticky, that is normal.
Take a ball of dough using an ice cream scoop.
Roll it in powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
This is an optional step, you can skip it if you want.
Place the cookies on the baking sheet well spaced as they will spread out during baking, do not place more than 5 or 6.
Bake the spiced gingerbread cookies in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 12-13 minutes.
Remove them even if they are still soft but leave them on the warm baking sheet for another 5 minutes.
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack until completely cooled.
Spiced gingerbread cookies: easy recipe for Christmas cookies
These spiced gingerbread cookies are the ideal treat to always have on hand during the holidays: simple, fragrant, and agreeable to everyone. They keep well for several days, maintaining that soft center that makes them irresistible, and become even better after a few hours of rest when the spices have time to blend completely. You can prepare them in advance to enrich your Christmas cookie trays or enjoy them with a hot cup of tea during breaks. An easy dough, enveloping aromas, and quick baking: sometimes it really takes little to bring a bit of magic into the kitchen.
Try also the Gingerbread Pancakes, the perfect breakfast for Christmas
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute muscovado sugar?
Yes, you can use dark brown sugar or a mix of 50% white sugar and 50% brown sugar. The taste will be slightly less caramel-like, but the recipe will still turn out great.
How can I make homemade gingerbread spice mix?
If you can’t find the pre-made mix, you can make it in a flash. Mix:
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice (optional)
Store it in an airtight jar and use it like a regular gingerbread mix.Can they be frozen?
Yes! You can freeze the dough already portioned into balls and bake them directly from frozen, adding 1–2 more minutes to the baking time.
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