Easy Steps for Cooking Eloises Ginger Cookies in Under 30 Minutes

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Eloises ginger cookies –Gather ’round, cookie lovers! It’s time to roll up those sleeves and invite the warm spice of gingerbread into your kitchen. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these gingerbread cookie recipes will make you feel like a pastry wizard. So preheat that oven and get ready for some fun!

1. Classic Gingerbread Men

Nothing says the holiday season quite like the sight of gingerbread men hanging out on a plate, waiting to be devoured. These cookies are not only delightful to eat but also to decorate!

Gingerbread Men Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • Royal icing for decoration (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and molasses, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough and use cookie cutters to cut out your favorite shapes.
  6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Cool and decorate with royal icing if desired. Enjoy your festive creations!

2. Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

If you prefer your cookies with a bit of chewiness, then these are the gingerbread cookies for you. Perfect for dunking in hot cocoa!

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar in another bowl until fluffy, then add the egg and molasses.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Let cool and enjoy these chewy delights!

It’s cookie time! With just a few ingredients and some love, you can whip up a batch (or three) of these delightful gingerbread treats. Who can resist the magic of freshly baked cookies? Happy baking!