Gingerbread House Cookies
Capture the magic of the holiday season with these Gingerbread House Cookies, perfect for family baking traditions and festive gatherings. With a delightful blend of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these cookies are not only tasty but also a canvas for creativity. Easy to make and decorate, they promise to fill your home with warmth and laughter while creating sweet memories that will last a lifetime.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- Royal icing (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your workspace.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick; cut out shapes for cookie pieces.
- Place on lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around edges; cool completely before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use fresh spices for enhanced flavor. Don't overbake; cookies will firm as they cool. Chill the dough to ensure clean shapes when cutting.