Quick Gingerbread Cookies

Pierniczki

These Quick Gingerbread Cookies are perfect for when you want to make a festive treat without the wait. The dough requires no chilling time, and the cookies stay soft, making them ideal for decorating or enjoying as they are. They are fragrant, spiced, and perfect for the holiday season. I sometimes add a teaspoon of cocoa, for an extra flavor.

You may also like to make Old Polish Gingerbread cake, which needs time to mature.

Ingredients:

• 2 ⅓ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup wheat wholegrain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon of gingerbread seasoning or a mixture of : 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, half teaspoon ground ginger, half teaspoon ground cloves, half teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅓ cup (80 g) unsalted butter
• half cup (120 ml) honey
• half cup (90 g) brown sugar
• 2 eggs

Optional for decorating:

• Royal icing, sprinkles, or powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. Prepare the wet ingredients: In a saucepan, melt the butter with the honey and brown sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the melted butter mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add the egg and mix until a smooth dough forms.
5. Shape the cookies: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 5 inch (4-5 mm) thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake, as they will harden more as they cool.
7. Cool and decorate: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, you can decorate them with royal icing, sprinkles, or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
8. Store: Store the cookies in an airtight container. They will stay soft for several days and can be enjoyed immediately or left to develop more flavor over time.

Enjoy your Easy Gingerbread Cookies. Smacznego! Wesołych Świąt!

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