gingerbread cookies

Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1 teaspoon(s) double-acting baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) ginger; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 1/2 cup(s) light molasses; 1 - egg

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Doris Ware

Poteau, OK

Updated on Oct 28, 2025

I made these with all five of my kids. They enjoyed making them and each one got to pick out their own cookie cutter. We made two batches and hope you enjoy this recipe much as we do.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

We couldn't resist turning Doris' sweet and spicy gingerbread recipe into the little gingerbread men of our childhood! This is a wonderful spiced gingerbread cookie that's easy to make. The dough holds its shape when cut and baked. The cookies are chewy, sweet, and spicy. Decorate how you like, give them as gifts or enjoy them yourself. They keep really well and have a chewy texture for days.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 1 Hr 30 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 2 dozen

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup light molasses
1 - egg

How To Make gingerbread cookies

Test Kitchen Tips

Don't skip chilling the dough in the fridge. It allows the cookies to keep their shape.

There was a tip from one of the members in a Just A Pinch Discussion Group that may help you roll out the dough: Cover your rolling pin with a new knee-hi pantyhose when rolling out dough and you'll keep the dough from sticking. Well, we've tried it and it works like a charm! The smarts on you all just never cease to amaze.

Step 1

Start early in the day. Sift the flour into a large bowl.

Step 2

Add remaining dry ingredients to the flour. Stir.
Step 3

Add remaining ingredients.
Step 4

Beat with a mixer on medium speed until well mixed.
Step 5

Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
Step 6

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thick.
Step 7

Using a cookie cutter, cut out gingerbread men or other shapes.
Step 8

Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on a cookie sheet. Re-roll the trimmings and repeat.
Step 9

Bake for about 8 minutes.
Step 10

Using a spatula, transfer the cookies to racks to cool.
Step 11

Makes about 2 dozen 5-inch cookies.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 181kcal, carbohydrates: 19g, cholesterol: 164mg, fat: 9g, fiber: 0g, protein: 7g, saturated fat: 2g, sodium: 155mg, sugar: 10g, unsaturated fat: 6g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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