Easy Gingerbread Cookies

Easy Gingerbread Cookies

best-of-the-season cookies

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 30m
Temp.: 325°F
Servings: 18
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

124
calories
2,7g
fat
24,1g
carbohydrates
1,4g
protein
18mg
cholesterol
43mg
sodium
Easy Gingerbread Cookies

Recipe Description

These easy Gingerbread Cookies taste just like gingerbread men minus all the work of rolling and cutting. I’m not a big baker and definitely not a cookie decorator, so I like to keep things simple. And if you, too, are looking for easy ways to decorate cookies, I’ve got you covered. Just dip the top of each cookie in simple icing, and you’ll have a batch of cookies decorated in no time!  

This recipe keeps ingredients simple and is easy to prep and bake. It is also a great family project where anyone can help, even the little ones. I love to make a batch of these on Christmas Eve and get my kids decorating them. These cookies will fill your home with holiday scents of warming spices that are sure to bring comfort and joy.  

To make these holiday Gingerbread Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Gingerbread Cookies

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare cookie sheets

    5 min
    Step 1 - Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Heat golden syrup, sugar, and butter

    5 min
    Step 2 - Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine ⅓ cup golden syrup, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 1 ½ tablespoons softened butter and heat, stirring, until the butter melts. Remove from heat and set the golden syrup mixture aside to cool.

  3. 3

    Combine dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 3 - Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Sift 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons self-rising flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice into a mixing bowl.

  4. 4

    Combine egg yolk and golden syrup mixture

    1 min
    Step 4 - Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Using a wooden spoon, stir in 1 egg yolk into the golden syrup mixture until combined.

  5. 5

    Mix with wet ingredients

    2 min
    Step 5 - Easy Gingerbread CookiesStep 5 - Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Add in the sifted flour mixture in 2 batches, mixing after each addition until just combined. Using hands, bring the dough together.

  6. 6

    Roll dough into balls

    3 min
    Step 6 - Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Roll level tablespoons of the dough into balls and arrange on the prepared cookie sheets, spaced 1 inch apart.

  7. 7

    Bake the cookies

    15 min
    Step 7 - Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until golden, swapping the cookie sheets halfway through. Let cool on the sheets for about 30 minutes.

  8. 8

    Make icing

    5 min
    Step 8 - Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    In a large heatproof bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla essence, 1 teaspoon butter, and 1 ½ tablespoons milk or as needed to form a paste. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Heat, stirring with a metal spoon for 3-5 minutes or until smooth. Remove the saucepan from heat, but leave the bowl with icing in it to keep it runny.

  9. 9

    Decorate cookies

    2 min
    Step 9 - Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the top of each cookie in the prepared icing and place on the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave to sit for 15 minutes.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Easy Gingerbread Cookies

    Allow the icing to set and serve!

These Gingerbread Cookies are easy to make, simple to decorate and taste so delicious. My kids enjoy decorating them and eating them too. Try this recipe soon, and please come back to let me know what you think!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Grace
January 11, 2025
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Fantastic!

Zoe
November 29, 2024
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Loved these cookies! Made them with my kids, and the smell filled our home. Soooooo easy and tasty!

Zoe Richardson
October 26, 2024
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Delicious gingerbread cookies

Uma
August 13, 2024
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Super yummy cookies!

Honeybee
April 30, 2024
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Simply fabulous cookies! I made these Gingerbread Cookies last Christmas Eve, and everyone loved decorating them together. The simplicity is perfect for beginners. I was so proud of our creations, we even ate some before icing!

Kathy
March 4, 2024
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Superb! These cookies are so easy to make! My kids had a blast decorating them last Christmas. The house smelled amazing, and we had so much fun together, creating memories while baking. Thank you for this amazing recipe!

Sandy
February 27, 2024
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These cookies are a holiday hit! My kids loved decorating them together.

Quinn
February 3, 2024
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These gingerbread cookies were super easy to make. I love baking on Christmas Eve.

Paul
November 9, 2023
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Superb!

Alice Johnson
October 5, 2023
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I loved making these gingerbread cookies as a kid. Now, I whip them up for a quick treat. They're so easy, and the smell brings back sweet memories. Simple ingredients make it a breeze.

Henry Smith
September 19, 2023
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Wow!

Oliver Thompson
August 27, 2023
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Superb!

Samantha97
April 7, 2023
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These Gingerbread Cookies were simply wonderful! I made them with my kids on Christmas Eve, and we had so much fun decorating. The scent filled our home, and it felt so festive. I love how easy they are to make, perfect for someone like me who isn's great at baking.

Ulivia
February 17, 2023
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Super easy and fun to make.

Valentina Rossi
February 17, 2023
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These gingerbread cookies are super easy and taste awesome! I made them with my kiddos on Christmas Eve, and we had a blast decorating. The house smelled so good, just like old times with my family. Totally recommend!

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