How To Make The BEST Gingerbread Cookies

How To Make The BEST Gingerbread Cookies | Simple & Delicious!

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My favorite gingerbread cookie recipe to celebrate the holiday season! It is so simple and absolutely delicious - It’s packed with rich flavors, perfectly soft inside and crispy outside. (You can adjust the crispiness with the baking time!) I hope you’ll feel warm and festive by watching the tutorial😊
📌 The Ingredients To Make Gingerbread Cookies
[The Dough] It makes about 3 dozen cookies.
• Unsalted butter (soft): 160 g | 5.6 oz (1 1/2 sticks)
• Light brown sugar: 150 g | 5.3 oz (3/4 Us cup)
• Egg: 50 g | 1.7 oz (1 medium-large egg)
• Molasses: 150 g | 5.3 oz (1/2 US cup)
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
• All-purpose flour: 470 g | 16.5 oz ( 3 3/4 US cups * Calculated as 1 cup = 125 g)
• Baking soda: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1/4 tsp
• Ginger: 1 Tbsp
• Cinnamon: 1 Tbsp
• Nutmeg: 1/2 tsp
• Clove: 1/2 tsp
Bake (Preheated) at 350 F | 176 C for 7 - 10 mins.
* Adjust the time and temperature accordingly.
* Bake longer when using a bigger cookie cutter.
[The Icing]
• Powdered sugar: 240 g | 8.8 oz (2 US cups)
• Whole milk: [for the icing to draw lines] 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp, [for the icing to fill spaces] 3 Tbsp
* Make a half batch for simple decorations or when you are not decorating all the cookies.
** For best results, measure ingredients with a scale. All recipes are designed with weighed ingredients using grams/ounces. Cup measurements are provided for your convenience. **
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@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

I had to re-upload the video since there was a glitch and it was frozen for about 1 minute in the middle! I'm sorry for the confusion! I hope you enjoyed❤ Stay till the end for a little extra😉

@safiabriki90 7 ай бұрын

Hello my dear friend 💖 I'm so happy for watching your work 😍 Thank you so much for choosing the level recipe 💐💯👏 have a nice weekend

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 You too, have a great weekend!

@592Johno 6 ай бұрын

Im a guy with very basic kitchen skills. I'll definitely give this a shot. Imma need all the luck😂😂

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

I hope it'll be a success!!

@hypnosesgodchild 6 ай бұрын

how did it go?

@AndrewBallardG 7 ай бұрын

Aya you are so incredible, I'm so jealous of all your friends that get to enjoy your baking! Thanks for the incredible seasonal video!

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!😊🙏🏻

@Topol60 6 ай бұрын

Just made the dough! It wouldn’t come together for me like yours! So l added about couple of TB spoon molasses. It worked! Now I’m chilling them. Your decorations are so chic I decided to make all my sugar cookies like yours! ❤

@lenapawlek7295 7 ай бұрын

The i spy at the end was so cute!!

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

That was my favorite book when I was a kid😊 Still is!

@julhe8743 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, always the best recipes

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@consciousmom7 5 ай бұрын

Have made these 2x now and when I tell you they are DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! I sub butter for plant based butter w/avocado oil. I baked mine on 350 for 8 mins as well and they came out perfect every time. The perfect crisp on the bottom yet soft and moist as well. Thank you thank you thank you!! Adding this to my holiday baking recipes !! 🤍🤍🤍

@jeanb.7963 6 ай бұрын

OMG. what a great video, precise and you got straight to the point. Your cookies look absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe!

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you.

@magnificalux 7 ай бұрын

Yummm! Gingerbread cookies! 🎄 Thanks for the recipe and video and explaining what happens if you bake with baking soda or baking powder etc. I do like chewy and moist gingerbread cookies, so this was helpful!

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful!!

@paulettediaz9087 7 ай бұрын

I have made some recipes from this channel. And all of them are gorgeous thank you so much. ❤

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for giving them a try!!

@julhe8743 7 ай бұрын

Me too all recipes are very good.

@cnightingale9 6 ай бұрын

Amazing cookies decorating skills! Love this video!

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@spellmadam2947 6 ай бұрын

These cookies look like works if art. Fantastic

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you🙏🏻

@Nomnomdayss 7 ай бұрын

they look so beautiful!

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lauri_with_cats 6 ай бұрын

this is amazing! can't wait to try it!

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

I hope you’ll like it!

@kaitlynx1388 7 ай бұрын

These look super yummy and it was so fun watching you decorate them. They turned out so cute 🎄❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🎄

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed🤗

@zacharywong483 6 ай бұрын

Those look fantastic!

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kellymcelhinney9985 7 ай бұрын

So cute ❤

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@atekha3760 7 ай бұрын

This is awesome. Another recipe to try! 😊 Very informative as always! Whenever I want to bake, I always check your channel if you have it coz every single recipe I made from your channel turns out really well. Also, your daughter is growing up so so pretty! I love watching her on your videos ❤

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

Wow thanks so much!!❤️ I appreciate you trying many of my recipes. She has grown a lot since the very beginning😊

@wa7632 5 ай бұрын

Soooo cute omg ❤❤

@mariadisbrowe8569 7 ай бұрын

Once again thank you for a very informative video. Great techniques that are easy to follow.

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you🙏🏻

@andreaelizabethpadillaramo4595 7 ай бұрын

I love your channel, your voice is relaxing. ❤

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@JTP1982 7 ай бұрын

We have some very soft holiday honey hearts shaped that is coated with a layer of chocolate, i love them, especially the softness. I love the "uh oh" moment

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

That sounds delish!

@Jeannified 6 ай бұрын

What are “honey hearts?” They sound amazing!

@fanikourou8629 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉so great thanks from Greece and happy Christmas!!!

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas to you too!

@vybz_39tv 5 күн бұрын

Really interesting my sister an i truly love how sofe it turn out

@BradBerrydrums 6 ай бұрын

I loved how the cookies looked 😃😇🥰🤩😙

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-gg1he2el9i 7 ай бұрын

Cute! 🥰 Wonderful cookie decoration!! 👏 You have good sense.👍 The colors and patterns…　Everything is stylish! ✨💖 I`ll try to imitate it. 😆✌

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

Thank you🥰

@goeshen4359 7 ай бұрын

Great idea to let us know the time differences for the soft or crunchier cookies!!! Thank you!!!

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!😊 Thank you.

@gayatribankeshwar618 20 күн бұрын

So beautiful

@danabeba7607 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful recipe.

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@rockmocho8181 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the good quality video❤🙆‍♀️

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@kkcarnevale 6 ай бұрын

Can't wait to try this recipe. Wow! you are super talented at decorating!! Thanks for sharing. Much love. God bless

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗 Merry Christmas!

@user-er6zx7vl4d 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video 😊

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

I’m glad!

@myhomecookingrecipes7839 6 ай бұрын

Wow fantastic looking so good

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@corasantos4872 6 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@user-rd8me6pv5i 7 ай бұрын

Люблю пряники, запах этих печений, непередаваемый ! Спасибо Вам, за такой подробный рецепт! 👍👍 I love gingerbread cookies, the smell of these cookies is indescribable! Thank you for such a detailed recipe!👍👍

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure! I love the smell too😊

@dsudsugar 7 ай бұрын

wow😮😮 looks so easy and yummy❤❤

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Asian1626 7 ай бұрын

You decorated them wonderfully, They all look like children's toys 🥰🙏.

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

@OKerriO 6 ай бұрын

Omg mine turned out so good it was so much better than the first recipe I used

@zekealmeida4453 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the assurance i was looking for that 😭

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked it!!

@jwaterstraw5029 6 ай бұрын

these look awesome! your patience with decorating really paid off lol i made gingerbread cookies yesterday but had limited supplies for decorating but they still taste good and it was my first time making them

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for giving it a try! I love eating it as is without decoration as well.

@curtislambert8752 6 ай бұрын

Wow ! Your talent is truly amazing and awesome ! Thank You for sharing...Merry Christmas to you and your Family

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too! Merry Christmas.

@talichacha 6 ай бұрын

Hello!! I think, you are the best. I love your videos, the recipes an the way you give all the tips to share a succesfull experience. Thank you very much

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much🥰🥰

@sexycaze 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I can't wait to try it. I love all your recipes. Do you happen to have a carrot cake recipe to share?

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

I haven’t yet!! Hopefully this year😊

@ChrissyRezepte 6 ай бұрын

Liebe Aya, deine Plätzchen sehen so lecker aus 😍✨ Danke für das tolle Rezept 👍🏻 Viele liebe Grüße CHRISSY

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@paulettediaz9087 6 ай бұрын

Wow!! They’re so delicious I just made a couple days before and my kinds love them. Once again thank you!!! Ps. I’m Mexican sorry for my English 😅.

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for trying it and letting me know!! I’m so glad😊 No apology! Your English is perfect👌🏻

@lenapawlek7295 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recipe! It looks much better than the recipe i used last time - that recipe was so sticky

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure😉 I hope you'll like this one!

@kiko7247 6 ай бұрын

I love cooking but HATE pastry & co, I needed a very easy recipe to make gingerbread and.. First time is a charm, I followed your recipe to the T, and the results are amazing. Thank you!

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

I’m glad it turned out great! Thank you for sharing😊

@danaa.8017 6 ай бұрын

Love your recipe!!! Can I use honey instead of molasses? Thanks!!

@patricajones6459 7 ай бұрын

Love your videos the visuals music your whole vibe Can I purchase that rolling pin you’re using on Amazon?

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🥰 I purchased it at a baking tool store in Japan called "Cuoca" a while ago. I looked online before but I couldn't find the same one😓 I'll definitely share it if I can sometime!

@debashridas9244 7 ай бұрын

Please make some eggless videos. ❤

@andreaelizabethpadillaramo4595 7 ай бұрын

I have substituted egg for flax seed “egg” and it has worked for me 100% of the time. 1tbs flax seed meal plus 3 tbs of water. ❤

@user-vo6fn7ny5h 3 ай бұрын

I’m a sucker for gingerbread and I’m a chewy lass and once made unfortunately my kids don’t see a crumb lol 😂 I love gingerbread and it doesn’t have to be Christmas

@floeyd.2405 5 ай бұрын

❤

@user-og9mf5ql4q 7 ай бұрын

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@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@carolann3321 6 ай бұрын

Hi, thank you. I have learned so much from your channel. Can you do a Gingerbread loaf?

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

I’m glad!😊 Good idea!

@josephinenyaga7225 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the recipe 😊. I don't have molasses can I bake without it or is there a substitute?

@PastryLivingwithAya 7 ай бұрын

I’ve never tried it but it’s possible to alternate it with the same amount of brown sugar. Honey or Maple syrup has similar texture to it but I’m not sure if it works fine. I think it’s safe to use one of the other cookie recipes such as butter cookies, shortbread cookies, etc. and add spices to it. I have some to choose from!

@josephinenyaga7225 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the idea, will give it a try.

@lounaavis5662 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Aya for all the explanation. I am also glad for the icing recipe which is without egg whites and risk of salmonella. However regarding the milk, how long can we keep the icing in the bag? How we store it and once on the cookies how long can we keep them?

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Hi! I'm glad it was helpful. The icing should be good for at least a week in the fridge or a few days at room temperature. - If the room is not nice and cool, I would finish icing on the day of consuming them. I hope that help!

@lounaavis5662 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your answer...i wish you very nice holidays

@efaubert6877 6 ай бұрын

Can the baked and iced cookies be frozen? (Love your work, and thank you for sharing!)

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I recommend icing the cookies after defrosting them from the freezer to avoid the icing from weeping.

@celestecardoso7069 6 ай бұрын

❤ Muito TOP humm

@seralinaland1188 5 ай бұрын

Hi, can I use dates molasses?

@Areteras-os3tf 6 ай бұрын

They look great!!!!!Can I put honey instead of molasses?and how much!??thank you!!!!

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

I’ve never tried it with honey, so I’m not 100% sure but I’m afraid the texture changes too much or the cookie gets too sweet. Just my guess! You may want to use a different cookie recipe (I shared my shortbread, tart crust, or butter cookie recipe!) and add the spices to be safe.

@Areteras-os3tf 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your reply!!!keep up the sweet good work!!!!

@LeDeeDee 7 ай бұрын

Amazing 😍 does that icing get hard or crust?

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Yes it gets hard and dried!

@stephaniefranco5453 6 ай бұрын

Could I use a hand held mixer? Also, after you cut the cookies, do you chill them again?

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

Yes you can! Just be careful so that the flour doesn’t scatter everywhere. You may want to switch to a spatula at the end. I always chill it but it is not a must if you are in a rush. I talked about it at the additional tips section.

@jamir1849 7 ай бұрын

Hi Aya... I've never ever done icing and would love to try your recipe...i just have one question...does your icing sugar contain corn starch/flour?

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

As far as I see the package, it says 100% sugar!

@hb7282 6 ай бұрын

@@PastryLivingwithAyaI’ve been looking for an icing sugar brand that does not contain cornstarch. Could you please share what brand you used?

@mihaelababacheva8457 6 ай бұрын

Do you chill them after cutting into shapes? 2:58 If yes for how long?

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

I do but you don’t have to if you are in rush. I talked about it at the end of the video. I chilled just until it got firm completely.

@vanyayordanova4146 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great recipe! May I ask, what brand cookie cutter you have used for the house share 🏡 and the candy cane ? They are adorable! Thank you! 🎄⭐️✨

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

It's Target holiday cookie cutter series! You can buy them at Target stores or online. I will add the links later if I can find!

@vanyayordanova4146 6 ай бұрын

@@PastryLivingwithAya Thank you very much! I appreciate your response! I wish you happy holidays! 🎄✨

@creamcheese4487 6 ай бұрын

If I don't have molasses is there anything I can substitute it for?

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

@creamcheese4487 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!@@PastryLivingwithAya

@ginalau134 7 ай бұрын

Hi what can I substitute molasses with ? If molasses is substituted will the end product taste and look be compromised? ❤

@PastryLivingwithAya 6 ай бұрын

I’ve never tried it but it’s possible to alternate it with the same amount of brown sugar. Honey or Maple syrup has similar texture to it but I’m not sure if it works fine🙏🏻 It might be safer to use one of the other cookie recipes such as butter cookies, shortbread cookies, etc. and add spices to it. I have some to choose from!