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Simple Gingerbread Cookies

Simple Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

These Simple Gingerbread cookies make a great edible Christmas gift. They can be also turned into Christmas ornaments! Honey flavored dough makes them extra delicious.

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Guys, these simple gingerbread cookies are one of my family’s favorite Christmas cookies. They are always a crowd’s favorite!

If you like making gifts yourself, here are some more edible Christmas gift ideas that you may like:

  • Spiced Cocoa Roasted Almonds
  • Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies
  • Homemade Gingerbread Syrup
  • Homemade Linzer Cookies
  • Hot Chocolate Sticks

By the way, these simple gingerbread cookies don’t contain any molasses so they will turn out light brown rather than dark brown. One of the ingredients used in this recipe is honey which gives them a nice flavor. It’s also a traditional way of making them in Slovakia where I come from.

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How to make Gingerbread cookies from scratch:

To make the dough all you need to do is combine all the ingredients. You can do this in a large mixing bowl or on a work top.

I personally prefer the second option as it’s quicker. So start with sifting flour, baking soda and sugar. Add the spices and mix everything until well combined.

Now it’s time to add honey and butter. You will need to get your hands dirty at this stage as you need to turn all these ingredients into dough.

The dough will be soft and sticky but that’s ok. Just wrap it into a cling film and refrigerate overnight.

Simple Gingerbread Cookies as a Candle Holder Picture

This gingerbread cookie dough can be made well ahead so if you don’t find time to bake these Christmas cookies the following day, don’t worry! This dough keeps can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days. Just make sure you wrap in in cling film, plastic bag or zip-lock bag.

When you are ready for baking, take the dough out from the fridge and roll it out thin. Cut out any shapes you like. The number of cookies will vary depending on the size and shape of your cutters. To make these simple gingerbread cookies extra shiny, you can brush them with egg wash about 2 minutes before they are done.

And remember, gingerbread cookies bake pretty quick so it’s best to keep an eye on them.

Simple Gingerbread Cookies In The Box Picture

Ingredients needed to make these simple gingerbread cookies:

  • All-Purpose Flour (Plain Flour – UK)
  • Baking Soda
  • Powdered Sugar (Icing Sugar – UK)
  • Butter
  • Honey
  • Gingerbread Spice Mix

Gingerbread spice mix is very easy to make and also makes a great DIY Christmas Present. However, if you don’t want to buy all the spices for your homemade blend, just combine ground cinnamon, cloves and ginger (or cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg) and you are good to go. Your gingerbread cookies will still taste like Christmas.

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Decorating gingerbread cookies:

Feel free to decorate these simple gingerbread cookies any way you like. You can use shop-bought royal icing or homemade one. I always make my own. It’s a mixture of powdered sugar, egg white and a squeeze of lemon juice. If you like to make your own as well check out this post: Gingerbread Christmas Candle Holder where you will find the full instructions.

I hope you will enjoy baking and decorating these Christmas cookies as much as we do.

Guys, I wish you all merry Christmas! May the spirit of the Christmas fill your home with peace, joy and love!

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Simple Gingerbread Cookies

These Simple Gingerbread cookies make a great edible Christmas gift. They can be also turned into Christmas ornaments! Honey flavored dough makes them extra delicious.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gingerbread Cookies Recipe, Homemade Gingerbread Cookies
Servings: 60 Cookies
Calories: 32
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (260 grams)
  • 3.5 ounces Powdered Sugar (100 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons Gingerbread Spice
  • 3 tablespoons Honey (60 grams)
  • 1 Egg , small or medium
  • ½ stick Unsalted Butter (60 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together sifted flour, sifted sugar and gingerbread spice mix.
  • Add the egg, butter and honey. Using your hand combine all the ingredients together until you form sticky dough.
  • Place the dough in a plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
  • The following day take the dough out. Roll it thin and cut out any shapes you like.
  • Bake at 350°F/180°C for 10 minutes.

Notes

Plastic Bag - Zip-lock bag is a great choice but cling film can also be used.
Optional - To get a really shiny look on your gingerbread cookies, shortly before they are ready (about 8 mins into baking) take the cookies out & brush with egg wash.
Nutrition Facts
Simple Gingerbread Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Sugar 2g2%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
** Happy Foods Tube is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon.com.
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  1. Natalie says

    23/12/2017 at 16:07

    Soooo cute and festive!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      23/12/2017 at 17:27

      Thanks, Natalie! :)

      Reply
  2. Elizabeth says

    23/12/2017 at 16:37

    I have literally just blogged a very similar, but Slovak, recipe! Great minds! :D Such delicious cookies too!5 stars

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    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      23/12/2017 at 17:28

      :) These are also made using Slovak recipe :)

      Reply
  3. Noel Lizotte says

    23/12/2017 at 18:06

    Merry Christmas! These cookies look good enough to eat! I mean, reach right into the screen and eat one! What would Christmas be without cookies everywhere?5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      25/12/2017 at 19:20

      Merry Christmas and thank you!

      Reply
  4. Hannah says

    23/12/2017 at 19:02

    This sugar icing is perfect! You really outdid yourself! :)5 stars

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    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      25/12/2017 at 19:18

      Thank you so much, Hannah!

      Reply
  5. Lisa Huff says

    23/12/2017 at 19:57

    OMG These are gorgeous!! Almost too pretty to eat!5 stars

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