Name: Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 60
Ingredients: 4 ounces unsalted butter, creamy and soft, about 68°F (about 8 tablespoons; 115g); 4 ounces light brown sugar (about 1/2 cup, gently packed; 115g); 4 ounces plain, unsulfured baking molasses, such as Golden Barrel or Grandma's, not blackstrap (about 1/3 cup; 115g); 1/2 ounce vanilla extract (about 1 tablespoon; 15g); 1/2 teaspoon orange zest; 3/4 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; A few cracks of medium-grind black pepper; 9 1/2 ounces low-protein all-purpose flour, such as Gold Medal, plus more for dusting (about 2 cups plus two tablespoons; 270g); Royal Icing to decorate, optional

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

45m

This gingerbread cookie recipe results in soft, chewy cookies with a perfect blend of warm spices. With a hint of orange zest, they're great for the holidays. Decorate with royal icing for a festive touch.