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Gingerbread Cookie Snowflakes: Easy Festive Decorating Guide

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These gingerbread cookie snowflakes are crisp on the edges, soft in the center, and bursting with warm holiday spices. Perfect for decorating parties, gifting, or cozy winter afternoons, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to spread festive cheer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Royal icing (homemade or store-bought)
  • Assorted sprinkles, sugar pearls, edible glitter
  • Food coloring gels (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes on medium speed).
  3. Beat in the egg, then add molasses and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed. Switch to a spatula if dough gets thick.
  5. Form dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Lightly flour a clean surface or roll dough between parchment sheets to 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Use snowflake cookie cutters to shape cookies. Transfer to baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on tray for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. Once cool, decorate with royal icing, sprinkles, sugar pearls, or edible glitter. Let icing set for at least 30 minutes before stacking or serving.

Notes

Chill dough for sharp edges and easy rolling. Roll dough evenly for consistent baking. Only decorate cooled cookies to prevent icing from melting. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, substitute flour and butter as needed. Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze undecorated cookies for up to 3 months.

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