Gingerbread Cookies

4 servings

50 minutes

Ginger cookies are a fragrant and spicy treat that comes from Austrian cuisine. Ginger, with its warming effect, gives the baked goods a rich flavor with a subtle spiciness, while cane sugar adds caramel notes. In the past, such spiced cookies were popular in winter months when the warming properties of ginger were especially valued. The tender dough with a light crispy crust is perfect for cozy tea times. They can be enjoyed on their own or with jam, melted chocolate, or a hot drink. These cookies symbolize home comfort and warmth; their preparation brings joy and fills the home with magical aromas.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 656.5
• Proteins: 8.1g
• Fats: 33.4g
• Carbohydrates: 81.4g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 260 g
• Butter: 150 g
• Cane sugar: 130 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Soda: 0.5 tsp
• Fresh ginger: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Grate the ginger root.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh ginger:  to taste

2. Mix flour with sugar, baking soda, and ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 260 g
   • Cane sugar: 130 g
   • Soda: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Fresh ginger:  to taste

3. Pour the mixture into softened butter and knead with your hands until crumbly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g

4. Add an egg to the mixture and beat it. If necessary, add a little flour to make the dough less sticky.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Wheat flour: 260 g

5. Wrap the dough in plastic and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

6. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 5 mm. Cut out shaped cookies with molds or a knife.

7. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, place the cookies on it, and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 180 °C.