Gingerbread Cookies Recipe Crispy

Beat in molasses and egg.

Gingerbread cookies recipe crispy. Preheat oven to 350 f. Some versions call for a mix of. Using an electric mixer beat cup of the granulated sugar brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy 3 5 minutes scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

Gradually beat into sugar mixture dough will be stiff. The oil in this recipe makes the dough less sticky. In a large bowl cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.

This recipe for basic gingerbread cookies is very easy and quick because the dough doesn t need to sit in the refrigerator. On a floured work surface roll out dough 1 8 inch thick. Cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes.

I played around with the spices a lot and really loved the flavor of these cookies when using a full tablespoon each of ground ginger and ground cinnamon. In order to get the right texture i use an all butter recipe like this one from alex guarnaschelli. I m horrible at rolling out dough and cutting out shapes.

Cool on wire racks and decorate. Refrigerate until firm 15 minutes. They go great with chocolate so top them with mini m ms before baking or dip the finished cookies in hot cocoa.

Gradually add the flour mixture. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough to 1 8 in.