Gingerbread Cookies

Our Gingerbread cookie recipe is perfect for beginner bakers and a fun way to bring the family together in the kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 Large Egg

• 1 tsp Baking Soda

• ½ tsp Ground Cloves

• 1 Cup White Sugar

• 2 tsp Ground Ginger

• ¼ tsp Salt

• 5 Tbsp Brown Sugar

• 2 ¼ Cups All-Purpose Flour

• ½ tsp Salt

• 2 Tbsp White Sugar, for coating

• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

• ¾ Cup Unsalted Butter, softened

Method:

1. Add 2 Tbsp sugar in a small bowl and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer (or whisk) to combine the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until combined.

3. Using a spatula, fold in the sifted baking soda, cinnamon, brown sugar, cloves, flour and ground ginger until well combined.

4. Cover and freeze the mixture for 20-25 minutes.

5. Preheat the oven to 175ºC. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

6. Shape the dough into 24 medium-sized balls. Roll each ball in the bowl of white sugar until coated. Place on the baking tray.

7. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.

8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, switching the tray to the other oven rack halfway through.

9. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Enjoy!