Pin it
Whipping up these gingerbread cookies brings tons of holiday cheer to your kitchen. All those cozy spices and that soft dough feel just like a classic treat you can decorate however you want.
Why It's Awesome
Gingerbread spice, cocoa, and a splash of syrup make them taste unforgettable. Those spicy notes are spot on for this time of year—even better with coffee or as a cute gift.
What's Inside
- Dough: 125 g very soft butter, 100 g sugar, 2 tbsp syrup, 1 egg.
- Base: 250 g flour, 2 tsp gingerbread spice, 1 tbsp cocoa, baking soda.
How To Make The Dough
- Mix The Wet
- Whip up butter, sugar, and syrup till fluffy, then add in the egg.
- Combine It All
- Mix everything together and let it chill overnight for best flavor.
- Dry Stuff
- Stir together flour, spices, cocoa, and baking soda.
Let's Get Baking
- Bake Time
- Bake at 170°C for 12 to 15 minutes till golden.
- Roll It Out
- Roll dough between 4–6 mm thick and cut out fun shapes.
Pin it
That Dreamy Icing
Beat egg white with a splash of lemon juice and a pinch of salt until it's stiff. Then blend in powdered sugar for a thick, shiny icing that holds up.
Pretty Details
Pipe on cute lines, dots, or whatever patterns you like. Go wild with colors and let your imagination do its thing. Food coloring adds some pop.
Keeps Fresh
Stick them in airtight tins and they're good for two weeks. You can freeze them too—just wait to decorate until they're thawed.
Try A Twist
Toss in chocolate, nuts, or dried fruit to the dough. Swap the spice for cardamom, extra cinnamon, or ginger to shake things up.
Fun Shapes
You can make anything from reindeer to stars. Cookie cutters turn each one into a little edible work of art.
Pin it
Cute For Gifting
Wrap them up in bags or tins with a ribbon and a card and you've got a sweet, heartfelt present.
Build A House
You can use this dough for gingerbread houses too. Cut the pieces out, stick them together with icing, and go wild with the decorating.
Super Soft
Pop half an apple in the tin and the cookies will soften up nicely after a few days. They'll be nice and tender.
Bake With Kids
Kids love cutting shapes and decorating. It's a fun and memorable way to spend time together.
Bake Mindfully
Pick organic flour, fair trade cocoa, and local butter. That way they taste good and are kinder to the planet too.
Pin it
Loved Everywhere
From classic German hearts to Swedish pepparkakor, every place has their own twist. Give some international styles a try too.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why let the dough chill all night?
- Letting it rest brings out all the flavors and keeps the dough soft. The spices really blend in that time.
- → How do you get icing to set?
- The icing just needs some time to dry out fully. Adding lemon juice and mixing it really well help get it just right.
- → What's the best way to store them?
- Keep your cookies in a tight container. They'll last weeks and even soften up a bit as they sit.
- → Does dough thickness matter?
- Yep, aim for 4 to 6 mm. Too thin goes hard and thick stays gooey inside.
- → How do I know when they're baked?
- You want just a light brown at the edges. Don’t wait till they’re dark. They should come out crunchy outside but soft in the middle.