Name: Soft Gingerbread Cutout Cookies
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 25 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.75 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 tsp baking soda; 0.25 tsp salt; 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon; 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger; 0.25 tsp nutmeg; 0.25 tsp allspice; 0.25 tsp cloves; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 0.333 cup dark brown sugar; 0.25 cup unsulphured molasses; 1 egg yolk; 1 tsp vanilla paste; 2 tablespoons milk; 0.75 cup powdered sugar; 1.5 teaspoons meringue powder; 1.5 tablespoons water

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Soft Gingerbread Cutout Cookies

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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute until smooth.

Add the dark brown sugar and molasses and beat on medium-high speed until just combined.

Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla, and milk.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix!

Shape dough into a disk and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill for at least three hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼" in thickness.

Cut out dough with well-floured cookie cutters, then freeze for at least 15 minutes.

Brush away any excess flour off of the cookies, then place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are golden.

Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.

In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water.

Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed for about 1-2 minute until thick.

Transfer the icing to a small piping bag with a very small round piping tip.

Decorate cookies as desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Dough for Perfect Cutouts ❄️
Refrigerate your dough for at least 2 hours before rolling and cutting; this prevents spreading and ensures crisp edges while maintaining soft centers during baking.
Bloom Your Spices in Butter 🧈
Melt the butter and let it cool slightly, then whisk in your spices (ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice) before adding other ingredients to deepen their warm, complex flavors.
Balance Molasses Moisture 🍯
Use unsulphured molasses and reduce water by 1-2 tablespoons if your dough feels too sticky; molasses varies in moisture content, so adjust gradually to achieve a workable consistency.
Royal Icing Consistency is Key 🎨
Mix your meringue powder icing to the consistency of thick toothpaste for piping details and thin glaze for flooding; test on parchment first to ensure it flows smoothly without running.
Stagger Baking Times for Uniform Results ⏱️
Bake cookies in batches on the same rack position and rotate the sheet halfway through to ensure even browning; smaller cutouts need 8-10 minutes while larger ones may need 12-14 minutes.