The Easiest and Most Delicious Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

The holidays are the perfect time to bake some cookies!! Who doesn't love a delicious gingerbread man, the sweetness and the spice of this special holiday cookies is sure to be a hit with your children this season! Here is an easy recipe for you and your little one to follow. 

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour

• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

• 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger

• ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar

• ¾ cup butter, softened

• ½ cup molasses

• 1 egg

• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together in a bowl. Set aside.

2. Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add molasses, eggs, and vanilla and beat until well combined. Gradually add the flour mixture until well combined.

4. Press dough into a flat thick disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 3-4 hours or overnight.

5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

6. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness and cut into gingerbread men shapes. Place gingerbread men on baking sheets covered with parchment paper. 

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.

8. Once completely cooled, Decorate!!! 

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Happy Holiday's from all of us here at Bright Bean!