Spiced ginger cookies
Description
The recipe won't take much time. I'll tell you more details below.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Put half of the sugar into a thick-bottomed saucepan or sauté pan.
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Step 3
Melt the sugar over medium heat until it becomes liquid. It should turn a caramel color.
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Step 4
Pour in the boiling water and stir until smooth. Then add the second half of the sugar, the spice mix, and a pinch of salt. Stir again with a whisk until all the sugar has completely dissolved.
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Step 5
Add honey and stir until smooth. Then add baking soda. The mixture should immediately become slightly lighter and fluffier. Cover the pot with a lid and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Then pour in the vegetable oil and mix until well combined.
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Step 6
Sift the flour into a deep bowl.
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Step 7
Add the liquid sweet mixture.
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Step 8
Mix everything together. Start kneading a smooth, slightly sticky dough. It's convenient to begin using a silicone spatula, then switch to hands. If the dough turns out too sticky and soft, you can add a little more flour.
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Step 9
Roll the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Step 10
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 4-5 mm.
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Step 11
Cut out the cookies using cookie cutters. You can use themed holiday shapes, or simply circles, and then decorate them with icing in a thematic way.
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Step 12
Place the cookies on a baking mat, leaving a small space between each. Bake for about 5-8 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
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Step 13
Let the finished cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, they will become crisp.
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Step 14
After baking, you can decorate the cookies with icing as you like and wait for it to dry.
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Step 15
Spiced ginger cookies are ready, enjoy your meal!