Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Courtesy of Lauren Allen
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Looking for more holiday treats? Don’t miss our Ginger Molasses CookiesCaramel Popcorn, or Chocolate Fudge!
When I was young, we often decorated the “kids” Christmas tree with gingerbread cookies and it made the house smell amazing. This is the BEST recipe for soft, chewy gingerbread cookies.

What I Love About Them:

  • Soft and Chewy: Gingerbread cookies have a reputation for being hard and crispy, but not this recipe! Follow my baking tips and they will turn out perfectly soft and chewy.
  • Make Ahead or Freeze: You can prepare the chewy gingerbread cookies or dough in advance.  See tips below in the post.
  • Fun to Decorate: Kids of all ages love decorating Christmas gingerbread man cookies so plan it for your next Christmas party! You can make the soft gingerbread cookies and frosting ahead of time so that the kids can just enjoy decorating.
Lauren Allen
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