Best 8 Honey Spice Gingerbread Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the captivating world of flavors with our Honey Spice Gingerbread Cookies, where culinary art meets holiday cheer. Embark on a delightful journey as we unveil the secrets behind these delectable treats, combining the warmth of honey, the vibrancy of spices, and the irresistible charm of gingerbread. Discover the perfect balance of sweetness and spice in every bite, making these cookies a true celebration of the senses.

From the classic allure of Honey Spice Gingerbread Cookies to the playful twist of Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies and the irresistible allure of Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies filled with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this article presents a symphony of gingerbread creations that will tantalize your taste buds. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the baking process, ensuring that every cookie emerges from the oven with a golden-brown hue and an aroma that fills your kitchen with holiday magic.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY-SPICE GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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The cookie cutters for these cookies are available at downtowndough.com. To make the Woodlands Gingerbread House, use one batch of this dough to make the walls, and one batch of the Boiled Gingerbread dough to make the roof and chimneys. Get the gingerbread house template here.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 6h

Yield Makes about fifty-eight 3- to 4-inch cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface and parchment
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup honey
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
Martha's Favorite Royal Icing
Fine sanding sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and spices in a large bowl. Beat together butter and granulated sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then honey and molasses. Reduce speed to low, and gradually add flour mixture until well combined. Divide dough into thirds, and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm but still pliable, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Working with a third of dough at a time, roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness on generously floured parchment. Brush off excess flour, transfer dough on parchment to a baking sheet, and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters, rerolling scraps as needed. Transfer cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets, and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Bake until edges turn golden, about 15 minutes, rotating once and firmly rapping baking sheet halfway through baking to flatten any bubbles in cookies. Let cookies cool completely on baking sheets set on wire racks.
  • Place icing in a pastry bag fitted with a small plain round tip (Ateco #0, 1, or 2). Pipe outlines and details on cookies. Immediately sprinkle with sanding sugar, and tap off excess. Let set completely, uncovered, at room temperature, at least 4 hours or (ideally) overnight.

HONEY-GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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These gingerbread cookies include a generous amount of honey, which gives them a pale golden color and a mildly sweet flavor. If you are making the Gingerbread Town-Square Cake, you can use this template to trace and cut out the different townhouse shapes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 dozen town houses, 4 dozen deer or trees, or 6 dozen men

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup honey
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
Royal Icing for Gingerbread Cookies

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a medium bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in honey and molasses. Reduce speed to low. Gradually add flour mixture, and beat until just combined. Divide dough into 3 portions, and wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a generously floured piece of parchment, roll dough to a scant 1/4 inch thick. Brush off excess flour. Slide dough and parchment onto a baking sheet, and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Cut out desired shapes. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Bake cookies for 6 minutes. Remove sheets from oven, and tap them firmly on counter to flatten cookies. Return to oven, rotating sheets, and bake until crisp but not darkened, 6 to 8 minutes more. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.
  • Spoon icing into a pastry bag fitted with a very small plain round tip (such as Ateco #0 or #1). Pipe designs on cookies. Let cookies stand at room temperature until set, at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).

BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES



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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

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar

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

CITRUS GINGERBREAD COOKIES



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Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle shine and an extra touch of sweetness. -Monique Hooker, DeSoto, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 large egg
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground almonds
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon each ground cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves
GLAZE:
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, honey and molasses. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Let stand 20 minutes. Stir in butter; let stand 20 minutes longer., Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, almonds, baking powder, lemon zest, orange zest and spices; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into three portions. Roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. tree-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray., Bake 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; brush over cookies. Let stand until set., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Freeze undecorated cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers and decorate as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY SPICE BREAD



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The texture of this bread is almost like a cake, so I usually serve slices of it for dessert. The loaf looks so festive with the pretty glaze drizzled on top. -Gaye O'Dell, Binghamton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (12 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup canola oil
GLAZE:
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. In another bowl, whisk eggs, honey, oil and brown sugar mixture until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Transfer the batter to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (cover top loosely with foil if needed to prevent overbrowning)., Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over bread. Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaf in foil and then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature. Glaze as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY SPICE COOKIES



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With four children, I bake a lot of cookies. These nicely-seasoned sweet are a family favorite.-Joan Gerber, Bluffton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups honey
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoon fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat honey and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, allspice and cloves; gradually add to honey mixture and mix well. , Shape dough into five 10-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 2 hour or until firm., Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; lightly brush over cookies. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HONEY SPICE COOKIES



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yum. iT's aLL iN tHe naMe. I'm not sure on how many servings but I'm thinking 24 cookies if you make them the average cookie size. I tend to make mine a little bigger, cuz my hubby's a cookie monster.

Provided by eCCAbOO

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
1/4 cup honey
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup butter (Butter tastes better) or 3/4 cup shortening (Butter tastes better)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cream together Brown Sugar and Butter.
  • Slowly add the Honey, then the egg and mix well.
  • Sift dry ingredients together and add to the creamed mixture.
  • Make sure the batter is mixed well then form balls and dip in white sugar and place on greased cookie sheet sugar side up.
  • Bake for 7 minutes (cooking time may vary).
  • Let cool or eat warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.5, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 183.7, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.6

HONEY & SPICE COOKIES



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More than just gingerbread, these Christmas cookies have our special festive spice mix and are dipped in dark chocolate. Get the kids involved in baking them

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dessert, Snack, Treat

Time 42m

Yield Makes approx 35

Number Of Ingredients 8

400g plain flour
200g butter
1 beaten egg
2 tbsp festive spice
100g golden caster sugar
2 tbsp honey
½ tsp cream of tartar
melted dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Rub the butter into the flour in a large bowl until you have fine crumbs. Stir in the beaten egg, our festive spice, golden caster sugar, honey and cream of tartar. Stir unil a soft dough forms, then wrap in cling film and chill for 20-30 mins.
  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Roll out the dough, cut into festive shapes and bake for 10-12 mins on lined baking trays. Dip in melted dark chocolate, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips for Baking Honey Spice Gingerbread Cookies:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients blend together more easily and create a smoother dough.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help the cookies hold their shape better.
  • Bake the cookies at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Honey spice gingerbread cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. With their warm spices and sweet honey flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy holiday baking project, give these honey spice gingerbread cookies a try!

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