{"id":8981,"date":"2017-10-17T19:42:21","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T19:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?p=104132"},"modified":"2017-10-17T19:59:08","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T19:59:08","slug":"holiday-gingerbread-cookie-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/holiday-gingerbread-cookie-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Gingerbread Cookie Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104138 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/302410dc31a063c632a6c8d8e4681328.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p>A delicious and easy gingerbread cookie recipe for the holiday season. See how food blogger Kate Parham Kordsmeier from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rootandrevel.com\/\">Root + Revel<\/a> created this recipe from scratch for a delicious treat this holiday season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Gingerbread Cookie Recipe<\/h2>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tsp. sea salt<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp. baking powder<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp. ground ginger<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>6 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. ground cloves<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>(optional) 1 tsp. grated orange zest (optional)1 cup butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>1 cup molasses<\/li>\n<li>1 cup packed brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Yield: 2 dozen cookies<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104141 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/6b751d3da82ec5b3e6b3231c93e7532f.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104142 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/dd2365caf4c346e975b0b99aa0c87e80.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104143 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/df54b343b799818de054c527dcc2936c.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104144 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ce58f7c47df9346424861cb5634c062f.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First, in a large glass bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour through cinnamon) and set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Mix Butter &amp; Brown Sugar Until Fluffy<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104145 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/e2d81f1fb1570ce85ad3d20601ecbeaf.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, in a large stainless steel mixer (I recommend Kitchen-Aid), mix together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104146 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8c5cb860497352fa2129ed36a5b3d36f.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then, add the molasses, eggs, vanilla and orange zest (if preferred) and mix until smooth and combines.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Stir in Dry Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104147 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/640844ee0104aee49a9e41ddc86fdf66.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gradually stir in the dry ingredients in batches, until combined and the dough has formed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/74824872d4807c7c32c3c77b1036bd30.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.<\/p>\n<p>Then, preheat oven to 375F.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Cut into Festive, Holiday Shapes<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104149 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/26993f092a8977435e998df9866e8a30-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104150 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/c458ebd4172cefc2a5de7931f5ccaf92-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lightly flour your work surface, then roll the dough out to \u00bc-in. thickness. Then, cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Next, place cookies 1-in. apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Bake for 10-15 Minutes<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104151 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/c966d347aa0f16b0ebce7f0b9c64265a-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then, bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cookies are baked through, but still soft. Finally, cool on wire racks; serve and enjoy!<\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Decorate!<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104152 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/4b72aaa50721fe99fad22f62a40eff35-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookie Recipe\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now you can decorate the cookies however you&#8217;d like with the icing of your choice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p>Find more delicious\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/tag\/holiday-recipes\/\">Holiday Recipes<\/a>\u00a0like this gingerbread cookie recipe on The Home Depot Blog.<span id=\"render_title_container\" class=\"title\"><span id=\"snippet_title\">\u00a0Or, shop our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/b\/Kitchen-Cooking-Food-Preparation\/N-5yc1vZaqzo?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CKateParhamKordsmeier%7C104132\">Cooking &amp; Food Prep 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See how food blogger Kate Parham Kordsmeier from&nbsp;Root + Revel created this recipe from scratch for a delicious treat this holiday season. 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