I searched for this recipe for a long time: Recipe for the best gingerbread cookies under the sun. They are immediately soft! recept
- Easy to prepare
- 40 portions
- 55 minutes
Baking great gingerbread cookies is real alchemy! I’ve tried many recipes, but this one is the right one. The cookies are beautifully soft right after baking, have a rich flavor, and are ideal not only for Christmas but also for other occasions. Store them with a piece of apple so they stay as soft as possible for as long as possible!
For 40 portions
Ingredients
Preparation procedure
- Preparing the dough: All ingredients should be at the same room temperature (especially the butter and the eggs). Mix the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, gingerbread spice, and cocoa. Add the butter, eggs, and honey and thoroughly work into a sticky dough. Don't worry if the dough is sticky — that's fine.
- Chilling the dough: If you want, you can let the dough firm up for a while in a cool place, for example on a balcony. Although it's not necessary, chilled dough is easier to handle.
- Cutting out the gingerbread cookies: Roll the dough into a thin sheet (about 3 mm) and cut out your favorite shapes. Place the cut-out cookies on a butter-greased baking sheet.
- Baking: Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C for 4–5 minutes. The cookies should be golden but still soft.
- Brushing with egg: Brush the still-hot cookies with beaten egg to give them a beautiful shine.
- Storage and softening: Once cooled, decorate the cookies as you like and store them in a tin container. Place a piece of apple between the cookies so they stay soft.
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