Nostalgic Holiday Baking with Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Welcome the quintessential flavor of holiday baking right into your home kitchen! ❄️🍪
When the winter months roll in, there is nothing quite like filling your home with the warm, sweet, and nostalgic aroma of freshly baked gingerbread. But rather than digging through your pantry to measure out five different individual spices, we are sharing the ultimate shortcut to nostalgic holiday warmth.
At Spice Sparrow, we believe that the best seasonal recipes deserve the finest ingredients. That is why our artisanal Gingerbread Spice is meticulously sourced in bulk from restaurant-grade suppliers, like SpicesInc, ensuring the flavor profile is incredibly pure and robust. Hand-packed with care in our Town ‘n’ Country, Florida workshop, our blends are designed to be a versatile seasonal workhorse.
By using our perfectly balanced, pre-mixed spice, you can effortlessly elevate your classic cookies, sticky cakes, and even your morning holiday lattes.
Kitchen Tip: We love using our favorite 3D Raised Cookie Cutters to make these cookies a fun, aesthetic holiday tradition for the whole family!
Scroll down for our foolproof gingerbread cookie recipe. Don’t forget to grab your own pouch of our Gingerbread Spice to keep your pantry stocked all winter long!
Classic Spiced Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and 1 tablespoon of your Spice Sparrow Gingerbread Spice until perfectly blended.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl (or stand mixer), beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and Chill: Gradually blend the dry spice and flour mixture into the wet ingredients until a thick dough forms. Divide the dough in half, wrap each half securely in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Roll and Cut: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut out your classic cookies using your favorite festive cookie cutters.
- Bake: Transfer the cut-outs to your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just firm. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
