SPECIAL GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Don't eliminate the orange and lemon zest. That's what make these extra special. Dough is freezable. I've used this recipe every year for the last 30 years...tried and true! (Note: For the first time this year, I substituted pure dark cane syrup for the molasses in one batch and many liked the milder flavor even better.)
Provided by gailanng
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
- Stir together flour, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer about 30 seconds; add brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add molasses and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat on low until combined. To this, add the eggs, orange and lemon zest, beating on low to mix.
- Add flour mixture; stir with a spoon until combined.
- Divide dough into 4 portions; wrap each and chill about 1 hour.
- Grease cookie sheet. Roll out one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface approximately 1/4" thick. Best if not rolled thicker. (Tip: To keep things clean, roll the dough between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use immediately, refrigerate or place in freezer for future use. If frozen, defrost overnight in refrigerator. Keep refrigerated until ready to cut).
- Cut cookies to desired shapes and arrange 1 1/2" apart on a cookie sheet.
- Bake about 7 - 10 minutes or until edges are firm and light brown. Transfer to wire rack.
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Ikram Shah
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Saddam Shuvo
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Aubree Green
[email protected]I've never made gingerbread cookies before, but these ones turned out great. They were easy to make, and they looked and tasted amazing.
Nitha Bocsh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread cookies, but these ones were really good. They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice.
Misty Mithi
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Adebara abibat
[email protected]I've made these cookies every year for the past 10 years. They're a family tradition, and everyone always looks forward to them.
Erik Gjergjaj
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The molasses and spices give them a really special taste.
Tiana Senior
[email protected]These cookies were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious, and they made my house smell amazing.
Rakib Hossing
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Shehryar khan
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best gingerbread cookies he's ever had.
Bre Wright
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
amirhossain
[email protected]My kids loved these cookies! They were so easy to make, and they turned out so festive. We'll definitely be making them again next Christmas.
Life With The Harris’
[email protected]I've tried many gingerbread cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are perfectly crisp and flavorful, with a beautiful golden brown color.
Kayy
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies were a hit with my family! They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making them again soon.