Gingerbreads are most often associated with Christmasbut they do not have to be reserved only for holidays. These soft and aromatic cookies will also be perfect for other occasions – birthdays, family meetings, or as a sweet addition to afternoon coffee.
Preparing these gingerbread cookies is quick and the ingredients are easily availablewhich makes this recipe perfect for people who don’t have much time for baking. Thanks to a variety of decorations, you can adapt them to any season and the preferences of your household. Regardless of whether it’s icing, chocolate or colorful sprinkles – gingerbreads gain a new character every time you reach for a different decoration.
These express gingerbread cookies are the perfect solution for people who are looking for a quick cake without unnecessary effort. Thanks to their simplicity and soft consistency, they will become your family’s favorite snack – not only for the holidays! Make them once and you will definitely come back to this recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs;
- 3 tablespoons of honey;
- 430 g of cake flour;
- 1 teaspoon of gingerbread spice;
- 80 ml of oil;
- 100 g of sugar;
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar;
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Preparation step by step:
Preparing the dough
Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Add sugar, vanilla sugar, gingerbread spice, honey, oil and baking soda. Mix everything thoroughly so that the eggs are well combined with the rest of the ingredients. Then gradually sift the flour in three batches. After each added portion, gently mix the mass – first with a spoon, and when the dough thickens, knead it with your hands. Knead the dough until you obtain a uniform consistency.
Forming gingerbread cookies
On a floured board, divide the dough into three parts. Put two aside in a bowl and roll one out to a thickness of 6-8 mm. This thickness is crucial – gingerbread that is too thin will not be soft. Use cookie cutters to cut out your favorite shapes from the dough. Place the ready gingerbreads on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Baking and decorating
Bake the cookies in an oven preheated to 170°C (top-bottom heating) for about 10 minutes. After cooling, decorate the gingerbread cookies as you wish, e.g. with homemade icing.
How to make icing?
In a bowl, mix half a cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk and about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Decorate the cooled gingerbread cookies with the prepared icing. If you want, add colorful pearls or sprinkles, or pour melted chocolate over the gingerbread cookies. Enjoy your meal!
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl
