Gingerbread Cookies I

Name: Gingerbread Cookies I
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 5 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup margarine, melted; ½ cup evaporated milk; 1 cup unsulfured molasses; ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ teaspoon lemon extract; 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Rating: 4.22 stars

159 Ratings
166 Reviews
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This is a wonderful recipe from Colonial Williamsburg.

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

30 mins

cook:

12 mins

additional:

18 mins

total:

60 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 dozen

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.

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Step 2
In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Mix in the melted margarine, evaporated milk, molasses, vanilla, and lemon extracts. Stir in the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. The dough should be stiff enough to handle without sticking to fingers. If necessary, increase flour by up to 1/2 cup to prevent sticking.
Step 3
When the dough is smooth, roll it out to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface, and cut into cookies. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheets.
Step 4
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. The cookies are done when the top springs back when touched. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

90 calories; protein 1g; carbohydrates 14.1g; fat 3.3g; cholesterol 0.6mg; sodium 90.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (166)

Most helpful positive review

JULIATINVIRGINIA

12/24/2003

I thought this recipe produced great gingerbread cookies - and the quantity was large enough to take care of all my cookie-gifts for friends. I added loads of flour, though - maybe even a whole cup - the recipe should call for more flour, not make it optional. I used a bit of lemon zest since I didn't have extract on hand. And I substituted maple syrup for half the molasses, which probably improved the flavor, judging from others' reviews. Enjoy these cookies! Even with the extra flour they are soft, good for cutting with cookie cutters, and delicious. With many baked goods, it's important to mix all your dry ingredients separately from your wet ingredients, THEN add them together and mix JUST enough to blend. Overbeating after they are combined WILL result in a cardboard-like cookie, so be careful. Hope this helps! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

ALEX HOLOD

12/04/2003

This recipe resulted in cookies that are very stiff. While other people say the cookies are "dense" I say you could break a tooth them. This recipe probably is a truly traditional gingerbread recipe but I will search for something softer. Read More

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(44)

159 Ratings

5 star values: 88
4 star values: 44
3 star values: 10
2 star values: 8
1 star values: 9

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JULIATINVIRGINIA

12/24/2003

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Shelley

12/09/2005

This was a good recipe. I've never made gingerbread before and found this to be an easy recipe to follow. The only thing is that it doesn't indicate to chill the dough for awhile and I discovered this from reading other recipes. After I chilled it it was easy to roll out and cut into gingerbread men. Read More

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EMPATHY44

12/29/2003

These are delicious! I find that cookie tastes are subjective and what is the "ultimate gingerbread cookie" varies from person to person. I like to know there are spices in my gingerbread and dislike overly sweet cookies. These are well spiced and with a nice solid texture. They definitely have a warm cozy old fashioned feel about them. They also smell wonderful. Read More

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sandy

12/23/2006

WOW...we LOVE this recipe. I chilled the dough for 1/2 hr. before rolling and also added the extra 1/2 c. flour. The dough is not "stiff" but if you're careful and patient you can roll and cut it. Sprinkle extra flour on rolling pin, rolling surface and top of dough. ALSO...for CHEWY COOKIES...cook only 8 minutes and/or roll the dough less for THICKER cookies. This worked great!!! THIS ONE's A KEEPER!! Sandy Read More

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ALEX HOLOD

12/03/2003

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traci bakopoulos

12/19/2006

I thought this recipe was perfect. However I added twice the spices to mine since some people felt it was bland. They came out perfect for me. Not too bland and not too overpowering. The cookie held up well for decorating and they smelled great when baking. Read More

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RLM

01/16/2007

I ended up having to add a LOT of extra flour to get these to a workable state. I also only cooked them for 8 minutes at 325 degrees. That made a much softer delicious cookie. I gave them as holiday gifts and got rave reviews! Read More

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TTROJEK

12/10/2003

I've tried many gingerbread recipes (including mom's) and found Mary's to be the best. It is always reliable easy to cut and very tastey. I am practically in factory mode every christmas making huge amount of these cookies since it's sooooo popular at home and at work. Read More

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Deirdre

06/20/2006

Delicious soft chewy and moist. I also did not have lemon extract; I used imitation almond instead. And I made them as drop cookies instead of rolling them. Both my kids loved them as did the neighbors' kids. They asked for more! They also freeze well (mine were only frozen for a couple weeks as they were in demand again!). Read More

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Gingerbread Cookies I

Servings Per Recipe: 60
Calories: 89.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 2 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 5 %

saturated fat: 3 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 5 %

vitamin c:

folate: 3 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 7 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.