Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies: Perfectly spiced crunchy cookies that are perfect for decorating or dunking in coffee. The only gingerbread recipe you'll ever need, these are perfection!
Servings 36 Cookies
Calories 153kcal
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter Softened
- ½ Cup White Sugar
- ½ Cup Molasses
- 1 Egg
- ¼ Cup Water
- 3 ½ Cups Flour
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- ¼ Teaspoon Allspice
For The Icing
- 4 Egg Whites
- ½ Teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 4 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar
- Green and Red Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
For the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 F ,and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl cream butter, sugar, and molasses.
- Add in the water,ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. Mix until combined.
- Stir in flour a little at a time until just combined.
- Roll dough out on a floured surface until it is around ¼ inch thick.
- Cut into desired shape. Re-roll dough as needed. Bake for 10-11 minutes.
- Cool completely.
For the Icing
- In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla and powder sugar. Mix until stiff peaks form
- Split icing into 3 bowls Add 1-2 drops of Green into one of the three bowls. Add 3-4 drops of red into the second bowl. Mix until you reach your desired shade.
- Decorate as desired. I like to use a Wilton #2 tip.
- Allow icing to dry for 1-2 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal