“Gingerbread cookies are the essence of the holidays and are deeply flavored with spices and molasses. Decorate with royal icing and enjoy them for dessert or on your Christmas tree!”
IngredientsFor the gingerbread cookies
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses (do not use blackstrap molasses, it's too bitter)
For the royal icing
1 egg white, raw or pasteurized (or 1 tablespoon egg white powder)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Optional, for decorating
Raisins, currants, chocolate chips, candy pieces, frosting
