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christmas gingerbread cookies
| Step 1 |
In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter, brown sugar and molasses until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and beat until combined. |
| Step 2 |
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda and salt until combined. With the mixer on low, gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients to wet ingredients until dough just comes together. (Do not over mix). |
| Step 3 |
Divide dough in half and create two discs. Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 2 hours. |
| Step 4 |
Preheat oven to 350° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Place one disc of dough on a lightly floured surface and roll until ¼" thick. |
| Step 5 |
Dip the cookie cutters with flour and cut shapes. Transfer to baking sheets. |
| Step 6 |
Bake until slightly puffed and set, 9-10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. |
| Step 7 |
Repeat with remaining disc of dough. |
| Step 8 |
Decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.
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Materials
Materials
Tools
Tools
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809188254You’ll Need: 1Item # 10392651In Store Only$8.49- Color: White
- Size: 9 oz
- Color: White
- Size: 9 oz
- Color: White
- Size: 9 oz
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809188254You’ll Need: 1Item # 10408092In Store Only$8.49- Color: Green
- Size: 9 oz
- Color: Green
- Size: 9 oz
- Color: Green
- Size: 9 oz
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809188254You’ll Need: 1Item # 10440328In Store Only$8.49- Color: Red
- Size: 9 oz
- Color: Red
- Size: 9 oz
- Color: Red
- Size: 9 oz
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Products
You’ll Also Need
- Mixing Bowls
- Mixing Spoons
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoons
- Whisk
- Hand Mixer
- Plastic Wrap
- Unsalted Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Molasses
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- All-Purpose Flour
- Ground Ginger
- Baking Soda
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
- Kosher Salt
- Nutmeg
| Step 1 |
In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat butter, brown sugar and molasses until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and beat until combined. |
| Step 2 |
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda and salt until combined. With the mixer on low, gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients to wet ingredients until dough just comes together. (Do not over mix). |
| Step 3 |
Divide dough in half and create two discs. Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 2 hours. |
| Step 4 |
Preheat oven to 350° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Place one disc of dough on a lightly floured surface and roll until ¼" thick. |
| Step 5 |
Dip the cookie cutters with flour and cut shapes. Transfer to baking sheets. |
| Step 6 |
Bake until slightly puffed and set, 9-10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. |
| Step 7 |
Repeat with remaining disc of dough. |
| Step 8 |
Decorate with icing and sprinkles as desired.
Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels |