Indulge in the delightful world of gingerbread drop cookies, a timeless holiday treat that combines the warmth of spices with the sweetness of molasses. These bite-sized morsels are not only visually appealing, with their golden brown hue and intricate designs, but also a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.
This article presents a collection of three delectable gingerbread drop cookie recipes, each with its own unique twist. The classic recipe stays true to the traditional flavors of gingerbread, while the lemon variation adds a refreshing citrusy zing. For those who prefer a touch of indulgence, the chocolate chip recipe incorporates rich, gooey chocolate chips that perfectly complement the spicy cookie base.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes are designed to guide you through the process of creating these festive treats with ease. Detailed instructions and helpful tips ensure that every batch turns out perfectly, ready to spread holiday cheer and warmth. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of gingerbread.
GINGER DROP COOKIES
My mother shared the recipe for these soft spice cookies, and I'm so grateful to have it! -Bethel Walters, Willow River, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and eggs. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. , Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHEWY GINGER DROP COOKIES
THIS RECIPE originated with my grandmother. My mom, an excellent baker, also made these cookies. Then I baked them for my family...my daughters made them...and now my granddaughters are making them - a true legacy I'm happy to share. -Lois Furcron, Coudersport, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger and salt. Combine molasses and water. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GINGERBREAD CUTOUT COOKIES
Our two boys linger around the kitchen when these homemade gingerbread cookies are baking. I make this gingerbread cookie recipe throughout the year using a variety of cookie cutters. —Christy Thelan, Kellogg, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Tint some of the frosting red and some green; leave remaining frosting plain. Decorate cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BEST-EVER CHEWY GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Crisp gingerbread cookies have their place, of course, but sometimes, you want to soften them up a little bit, don't you? These tender cookies are the perfect fix for that craving, combining the classic spice flavors we all love and a chewy crumb that just about melts in your mouth. Making them from scratch allows for control in the texture, and these are calibrated to a just-right tenderness that we (and many others) find irresistible. And speaking of irresistible, we guarantee that the aroma coming from your kitchen as you bake these will make it the gathering place of the entire house. While that scent (and those flavors) are especially welcome when temperatures outside start to dip, these tender cookies are welcome at any time of year.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 90
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or silicone baking mat. In small bowl, place granulated sugar. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. On cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or just until set and soft in center. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Store tightly covered up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
GINGERBREAD DROP COOKIES
A wonderful gingerbread cookie without having to roll and cut out! Cooking time is per batch. These freeze very well. Thaw for one hour before serving. Recipe courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens.
Provided by Marie
Categories Dessert
Time 28m
Yield 7 doz cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed. Add brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Beat until well combined.
- Beat in molasses, eggs, and milk until well mixed.
- Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.
- Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in raisins and nuts.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake in a 375° oven for about 8 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
- Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 820.3, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 317.9, Carbohydrate 115.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 61, Protein 9.4
GINGERBREAD OATMEAL COOKIES
Cookie butter and ground ginger add a new layer of flavor. The recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies, and they go fast. You may want to make a double batch. -Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, cream cookie spread, butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture; stir in oats. Refrigerate at least 3 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Bring dough to room temperature. Using a medium cookie scoop, drop mounds of dough on baking sheets lined with parchment or baking mats. Bake until lightly browned, 15-18 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking time. Cool cookies on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GINGER DROP COOKIES
Make and share this Ginger Drop Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 3 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter, sugar and molasses. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in remaining ingredients but don't over mix.
- Refrigerate dough, covered, for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Form dough into 1 1/2 inch balls.
- Arrange balls on prepared cookie sheets, spacing one inch apart. Flatten cookies with a floured fork.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until done and firm to touch.
- Let cool on cooling rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1626.6, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 242.8, Sodium 1979.9, Carbohydrate 288.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 129.8, Protein 23.1
LINDA'S DROP GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Inexpensive and heavenly cookie. Originally given to me in a holiday cookie assortment gifted by my neighbor Linda, who has been making them for years. Linda also said that making half the recipe produced good results.
Provided by Judith Hannemann @artemis2854
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Beat shortening in a large mixing bowl on medium to high for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Beat till well combined
- Beat in molasses, eggs, and milk till all is combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with wooden spoon (mine all mixed in just fine) stir in raisins and nuts.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 375 oven about 8 minutes or till bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks makes about 90 cookies.
BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES
These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite.
Provided by AMY1028
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 147 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh spices: Freshly ground spices, such as ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, will give your cookies the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at a high temperature: Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them rise and give them a crispy exterior.
- Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them just until they are set.
Conclusion:
Gingerbread drop cookies are a classic holiday treat that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious and festive cookies that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy holiday baking project, give these gingerbread drop cookies a try.
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