Gingerbread Cookies
Description
Delicious baked treats for the whole family. These wonderful cookies have always been considered one of the main highlights of the festive Christmas table in Western countries. They arrived in our region relatively recently but quickly gained widespread popularity thanks to their amazing taste and beautiful appearance. Although there are many variations of their preparation, they do share common features, and today I want to share with you the classic recipe for gingerbread cookies. Essentially, their main difference from regular cookies is the addition of ginger along with other ingredients, and this small addition is what makes the flavor of this treat truly special. And although Christmas is still far away, there's no reason to deny yourself the pleasure! I'm sure your family will be extremely grateful if you prepare these delightful cookies for them. Here is my detailed recipe for gingerbread cookies with photos. Serve them cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, we sift the flour, ground cinnamon and ginger, salt, and baking soda through a sieve and mix. To the resulting mixture, add softened butter and rub into crumbs.
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Step 2
Now add powdered sugar, a slightly beaten egg yolk, and maple syrup (which can be replaced with honey). Mix all the ingredients and knead a thick dough, then refrigerate it for half an hour.
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Step 3
After the time has elapsed, remove the dough and roll it out on parchment paper into a sheet half a centimeter thick.
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Step 4
Now we cut out our gingerbread cookies using cookie cutters.
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Step 5
Remove the excess dough and transfer the cookies to a baking sheet.
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Step 6
Place them in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and bake for about 10-12 minutes.
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Step 7
While the gingerbread cookies are baking, we'll prepare the icing. Beat the egg white with powdered sugar until smooth. Our icing should not be too runny, so add a bit more powdered sugar if necessary.
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Step 8
And decorate the finished gingerbread cookies with icing. Look at this beauty! Enjoy your meal, everyone!