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This classic cut-out Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.

This classic cut-out Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.

There’s something magical in the air as Christmas draws near, and what better way to celebrate than with the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread cookies wafting through your home? Today, we’re bringing you a festive treat that not only tastes incredible but also doubles as a fun activity for the whole family ā€“ Gingerbread Christmas Decorated Cookies!
 
This classic cut-out Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.
 Picture-perfect and bursting with festive flavors, these cookies hold a special place in holiday traditions. The combination of warm spices and a hint of cinnamon creates a heavenly flavor that will transport you straight to a winter wonderland.
 Decorating these gingerbread cookies is where the real fun begins! Gather your loved ones around the table, lay out an assortment of colorful frostings, sprinkles, and edible decorations, and watch your creativity come to life. Whether you’re a seasoned baking aficionado or an amateur, these cookies offer endless possibilities for personalized designs ā€“ from classic snowflakes to jolly reindeer and the iconic gingerbread person.
This classic cut-out Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.
 
 The best part about this recipe is its versatility. Whether you prefer to keep it simple with a light drizzle of icing or go all out with intricate designs, these cookies are a blank canvas awaiting your imagination. So gather your piping bags, grab your favorite festive colors, and let your inner artist shine!
 

Ingredients to make these Gingerbread Christmas Decorated Cookies

For the Cookies

  • Egg
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Ground Ginger
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • Salt

For the Icing

  • Egg whites
  • Confectioners sugar
  • Cream of tartar
  • Vanilla extract
  • Water 
This classic cut-out Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.

How to make Gingerbread Christmas Decorated Cookies

The Cookies

  1. In an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment whisk together all ingredients.
  2. Divide dough into two portions and roll into disks. Cover with plastic wrap.
  3. Refrigerate for about 4 hours or overnight. This step is important because the dough gets soft quickly and really needs to be thoroughly chilled.
  4. Preheat to 350 degrees F. Roll out chilled dough to about Ā¼-inch in thickness.
  5. Cut out into Christmas shapes with a cookie cutter. Carefully transfer to a baking sheet.
  6. Bake cookies for 10 minutes. Let cool.

The Icing

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a mixing bowl until smooth. If your icing is too thin, add in a little more powdered sugar. If your icing is too thick, add in a tiny bit of milk.
  2. Use a piping bag, or a ziplock bag (with the corner snipped off), or a plastic squeeze bottle to pipe the icing onto the cookies.

This classic cut-out Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.

Some Tips for this recipe

If you donā€™t have piping bags to decorate the gingerbread men, you can use a zip-top bag and cut off the corner of the bag once the icing is inside.
For the best gingerbread cookies, donā€™t rush the chill time! Itā€™s very important as this is a soft dough.
 

CAN I MAKE THE COOKIE DOUGH OR COOKIES AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes! The cookies will last 2-3 day ahead of time store in an air-tight container at room temperature. These are a great make-ahead cookie for parties! You can also make the dough and hold it in the fridge for 2-3 days before baking it.

This classic cut-out Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.

HOW SHOULD YOU STORE THESE?

Store leftover gingerbread men cookies in an airtight container for up to three weeks in the refrigerator. They can be left at room temperature for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Over time, the cookies will lose moisture and become drier.

Can I freeze Gingerbread Cookies?

Yes! The baked cookies freeze very well. Just bake and cool (but do not add icing), store in a freezer bag or airtight container, and freeze for up to 6 weeks. You can pull the cookies out as needed when guests show up, or thaw the whole batch for decorating all at once.

Don’t forget to share your creations with us! We’d love to see how these gingerbread Christmas-decorated cookies turned out for you. Let’s spread the joy of delicious treats throughout this festive season.

This classic cut-out Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.

 
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 Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies
This classic cut-out Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.
This classic cut-out Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast, dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 10 tbsp Unsalted Butter at room temperature
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast, dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 10 tbsp Unsalted Butter at room temperature
This classic cut-out Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious.
Instructions
The Cookies
  1. In an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment whisk together all ingredients.
  2. Divide dough into two portions and roll into disks. Cover with plastic wrap.
  3. Refrigerate for about 4 hours or overnight. This step is important because the dough gets soft quickly and really needs to be thoroughly chilled.
  4. Preheat to 350 degrees F. Roll out chilled dough to about Ā¼-inch in thickness.
  5. Cut out into Christmas shapes with a cookie cutter. Carefully transfer to a baking sheet.
  6. Bake cookies for 10 minutes. Let cool.
The Icing
  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a mixing bowl until smooth. If your icing is too thin, add in a little more powdered sugar. If your icing is too thick, add in a tiny bit of milk.
  2. Use a piping bag, or a ziplock bag (with the corner snipped off), or a plastic squeeze bottle to pipe the icing onto the cookies.
 

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