Gingerbread Cookies
Take your gingerbread cookies to the next level with Caputo “00” Baking Flour. These cookies have never tasted so good, and making them at home couldn’t be easier!
- Yield: 50 Cookies
- Prep Time: 12 hr
- Cook Time: 8-10 min
Ingredients
Gingerbread Cookies
1 ½ Teaspoons Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
3 Teaspoons Ground Ginger
3 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
½ Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
12 Tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) Softened Butter
1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
½ Cup + 2 tablespoons Molasses
1 Large Egg
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste
Royal Icing
2 Large Egg Whites
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 ½ Teaspoons Lemon Juice
3 Cups Powdered Sugar
Food Coloring, if desired
Instructions
Gingerbread Cookies
- In a large bowl, combine Caputo “00” Baking Flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and brown sugar for about 5 minutes. Then, add the molasses, egg, and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat on low speed until combined. Divide the dough in half and place each portion onto a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap each piece tightly and shape it into a disc. Chill overnight or for up to 3 days.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the chilled gingerbread cookie dough from the refrigerator. Dust your surface and rolling pin with Caputo “00” Baking Flour. Roll out the dough disc until it is 1/4-inch thick. Don’t worry if the dough cracks; as you roll, it will become more pliable. Any cracks can be fixed by pressing the dough back together.
- Using a 4- to 5-inch cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place each cookie on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Re-roll any scraps until all the dough is used.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes and allow the cookies to cool completely before icing.
Royal Icing
- In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine egg whites, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat until frothy, about 6 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined. Turn the mixer to high and beat for about 5 minutes, until stiff.
- If desired, add food coloring and transfer the mixture to a pastry bag to pipe onto cookies.
- Decorate your cookies, serve, and enjoy! 😊