Gingerbread with icing
12 servings
30 minutes
Gingerbread cookies with icing are a fragrant treat that comes from Austria. Their history dates back to the Middle Ages when spices were considered a symbol of wealth. These cookies combine the rich flavors of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a warm and spicy aroma. The crispy crust and delicate icing add sweetness and sophistication. They are made with honey, giving the dough softness and a rich hue. After baking, the cookies are decorated with egg white icing and confectionery sprinkles, turning into a festive treat. They perfectly complement a cup of hot tea or mulled wine, creating coziness on winter evenings. These cookies are often given as symbols of warmth and joy, and their preparation is a true ritual that brings families together around the kitchen table.
1
We mix ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and baking soda in a bowl.
- Ground ginger: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cardamom: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 0.5 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1.5 teaspoon
2
Add flour to the spices and mix.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
3
In a separate deep bowl, mix the butter and sugar with a mixer (or spoon).
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 110 g
4
Then we add 1 egg and slightly warmed honey to it. We mix everything thoroughly.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Liquid honey: 3 teaspoons
5
Now we add the flour to the egg-butter mixture and mix well. The dough turns a deep brown color right before our eyes.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
6
Knead the dough well by hand and send it to the refrigerator for 1.5 - 2 hours. At first, the dough will be slightly soft, but after cooling, it can be rolled out easily.
7
Then we roll the dough quite thin and cut out shapes with molds.
8
Place the cookies on a baking sheet and put them in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes. Remove when the cookies are slightly brown.
9
Icing: separate the egg white from the yolk, add lemon juice to the egg white, and beat with a mixer. Start on low speed, then increase.
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
10
When the fluffy foam appears (not yet meringue), we add powdered sugar, обязательно through a sieve. Whip until thick paste consistency.
- Icing sugar: 200 g
11
We put it in a bag and draw patterns on the cookies, or we can just add a layer of glaze on top and sprinkle with confectionery sprinkles if desired :)
- Cake decorations (sprinkles): 20 g