Classic gingerbread cookies
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. Classic gingerbread cookies, in my opinion, outshine any other homemade cookie in flavor and aroma. Tender, melting in the mouth, and incredibly fragrant—they deserve to be baked. They pair wonderfully with milk (preferably warm), tea, and coffee. I hope you enjoy the recipe. Good luck with the preparation. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
The ingredient list is quite simple—nothing exotic.
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Step 2
In a bowl, mix grated ginger, flour, and cloves and cinnamon ground in a mortar.
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Step 3
Lightly beat the butter with the sugar, then add the egg.
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Step 4
Beat until light and airy.
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Step 5
Next, adding the flour mixture in small portions, knead the dough. The dough should not be too stiff.
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Step 6
Roll the dough out into a fairly thin sheet. Cut cookies from the sheet (use whatever shape you prefer). If you like, you can decorate the cookies with chopped almonds or sprinkle them with sugar. Arrange the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 7
Bake the cookies for 10–15 minutes at 180°C. Done!