MOIRA HODGSON'S GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield About 80 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix together the ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda and salt and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in the molasses and sugar. Beat in the spice mixture completely, then the water, then the egg.
- Place the flour in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour the butter mixture into the well. Stir about a quarter of the flour, the part closest to the center, into the molasses-butter mixture. Stir in half the remaining flour, then the rest. When all the flour has been incorporated, turn the dough out onto a board and knead until just smooth. Roll the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight or up to two weeks.
- When you are ready to bake your cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease the baking sheets. Roll out some of the dough an eighth of an inch thick, keeping the rest well wrapped in plastic. Cut into shapes with a five-inch cookie cutter. Bake the cookies on their sheets for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven, gently lift off the cookies with a spatula and cool them on a rack. Make the rest of the cookies the same way. Decorate the cooled gingerbread or leave plain.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 18 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Junior Mathias
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I've never had gingerbread cookies that are so soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Art Shala
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I'm going to try again using a different recipe.
Uttam Pun
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think they would be perfect for a holiday party or a special occasion.
Hamayun saeed
[email protected]I tried these cookies for the first time this year, and I'm so glad I did! They're so good, and they're really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
park yujin
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.
Nazim Butt
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so soft and chewy, and the molasses flavor is perfect.
Md Ohidul islam Md Ohidul islam
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids' school holiday party, and they were a huge hit. The kids loved them, and the parents all asked for the recipe.
Chanell Marques
[email protected]These cookies are so cute! I love the different shapes. They're perfect for a Christmas cookie exchange.
Dylan Cecil
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They turned out great, and my family loved them.
Humaira Mughal
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of spices. They're perfect for a holiday party or a special occasion.
Aderemi kazeem
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.
edmir soliz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Sabbir boss
[email protected]These cookies were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best gingerbread cookies he's ever had.
Ogbonna Goldberg
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread cookies, but these were actually really good. They were soft and chewy, with a nice spicy flavor. I'd definitely make them again.
ojo Mary
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again this year.
Debra Estes
[email protected]I've tried a lot of gingerbread cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so moist and flavorful, and they hold their shape perfectly. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Krystal Barrett
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're soft and chewy, with a delicious ginger flavor. I love that they're not too sweet, so you can really taste the molasses and spices. I'll definitely be making these again next year!