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Crispy Gingerbread Cookies

Desserts This recipe makes crispy gingerbread cookies that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container. They can be decorated with royal icing.

Crispy Gingerbread Cookies prepared recipe
Prep15 minCook15 minServes2LevelHome cook
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Preparation checklist

  • Read all 9 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 9 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 30 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

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Method

  1. 01

    Pour sugar, molasses, spices, and salt into large saucepan.

  2. 02

    Bring to boil and remove from heat.

  3. 03

    Add the baking soda and butter and stir until butter melts.

  4. 04

    Quickly stir in egg, and then add flour. Mix well.

  5. 05

    Chill for several hours until firm enough to roll.

  6. 06

    Preheat oven to 325 °F (170 °C).

  7. 07

    Roll out until thin on lightly-floured surface.

  8. 08

    Cut with cookie cutters and place on cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

  9. 09

    Bake for about 15 minutes at 325 °F (170 °C) and cool on racks.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: Public domain, credited to Alcinoe at English Wikibooks; view original image record .