Magic Gingerbread Cookies
4 servings
180 minutes
Magic gingerbread cookies are a fragrant treat that comes from deep European culinary traditions. Its history traces back to medieval Europe, where spices like ginger symbolized wealth and sophistication. Crunchy with a subtle sweetness of honey and the warm aroma of cinnamon and cloves, it brings comfort and warms the soul. This cookie perfectly complements a cup of hot tea or coffee, and its rich spicy flavor makes it an indispensable guest at winter celebrations. The dough is infused to fully release the aromas, and after baking it becomes tender inside and slightly crispy outside. It is suitable for cozy family evenings as well as festive treats.
1
Mix the dry ingredients and spices
- Wheat flour: 450 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1.5 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 0.8 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 1 tablespoon
- Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Nutmeg: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 0.3 teaspoon
2
Beat the butter with sugar and egg
- Butter: 85 g
- Brown sugar: 130 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
3
Add honey, zest, vanillin and mix.
- Clear (liquid) honey: 8 tablespoons
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
4
Add dry ingredients to the liquid (add 1 tbsp of water if necessary). Form a ball.
- Wheat flour: 450 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1.5 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 0.8 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
5
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and leave it at room temperature overnight (at least 2 hours).
6
Roll the dough into a 4-5 mm thick sheet and cut out cookies.
7
Bake at 170-180° for 10-15 minutes