GINGERBREAD COOKIE RECIPE

THE ULTIMATE BAKING EXPERIENCE

• Ingredients
• Methods
• Troubleshooting
• FAQ

For the love of all things sweet and crunchy, do not skip the step of using REAL BUTTER. Your cookies will thank you.

Or, you know, just use margarine. We won't judge.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup of white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Decorations: icing, sprinkles, etc. (optional)

Methods:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Let cool. Decorate. Enjoy.

Or, you know, just use a cookie press. We won't judge.

Troubleshooting:

Q: My cookies are too crunchy.

A: Use more butter. Or less baking soda. Or just eat a scone.

Q: My cookies are too soft.

A: Use less butter. Or more baking soda. Or just pretend they're scones.

Q: My cookies are sentient.

A: Congratulations! You have created a cookie of discerning taste. Treat them with kindness and offer them a cookie throne.

FAQ:

Q: Can I use a mix?

A: Abandon all hope, ye who use mixes.

Q: Will these cookies make me popular?

A: Only if you're a cookie influencer. In that case, yes. Otherwise, probably not.