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Gingerbread Tree Cookies

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These festive Gingerbread Tree Cookies are spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, making them the perfect holiday treat. Soft, flavorful, and easy to decorate with royal icing and sprinkles, they’re great for sharing or gifting!

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Royal icing and sprinkles, for decorating

Instructions

  • Make the Dough:
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add the molasses and egg, and mix until well combined.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Chill the Dough:
    • Divide the dough into two equal parts, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat and Prepare:
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll and Cut the Cookies:
    • On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
    • Use tree-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake:
    • Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm and slightly golden.
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Decorate:
    • Once cooled, decorate the cookies with royal icing and sprinkles as desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the cookies rest overnight in an airtight container to allow the spices to deepen.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
  • These cookies make beautiful edible gifts for the holiday season!

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