Step into a winter wonderland where the aroma of warm spices fills the air and twinkling lights illuminate the night. Picture yourself in a cozy kitchen, surrounded by loved ones, as you roll out the dough and cut it into whimsical Christmas tree shapes. As these fragrant cookies bake, the scent of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves will dance through your home, instantly bringing joy and anticipation for the holiday season. ????????????????
????️ Here’s What You’ll Need:
- ???? All-purpose flour (3 cups ????)
- ???? Ground ginger (2 teaspoons ????)
- ???? Ground cinnamon (2 teaspoons ????)
- ???? Ground cloves (1/2 teaspoon ????)
- ???? Baking soda (1/2 teaspoon ????)
- ???? Salt (1/4 teaspoon ????)
- ???? Unsalted butter, softened (3/4 cup ????)
- ???? Brown sugar (3/4 cup ????)
- ???? Molasses (1/2 cup ????)
- ???? Egg (1 ????)
- ???? Powdered sugar, for decoration (optional ????️)
???? Let’s Begin Our Baking Adventure!
1️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg, and mix until well combined.
3️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition, until a soft dough forms.
4️⃣ Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten into discs, and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
???????? Time to Shape and Bake the Cookies!
5️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6️⃣ On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutters to cut out your festive cookies. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
7️⃣ Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the remaining dough.
8️⃣ Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
???????? It’s Time to Decorate and Enjoy!
9️⃣ If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar to resemble a snowy Christmas scene. Let your creativity shine by using colorful icing, sprinkles, or edible decorations to bring your Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies to life.
1️⃣0️⃣ Gather your loved ones and savor the festive joy as you bite into these delightful cookies. Let the warmth of the spices and the sweetness of the season fill your hearts with holiday cheer. ????????????????
???? Ready to Create Your Own Batch of Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies?
Follow the steps above and immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season. Don’t forget to snap a photo and share your #GingerbreadCookies moments with us! ????????????
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