Christmas Gingerbread Cookies with Icing

Bring the magic of Christmas into your home with these fragrant and irresistible gingerbread cookies, perfect for holiday moments filled with joy and warmth. These delicious cookies, spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, are full of holiday spirit, while their sweet and crunchy icing adds a touch of enchantment to every bite.

Each Christmas star, tree, or snowflake is lovingly decorated by hand, reminding us of peaceful evenings with twinkling lights, the scent of pine, and cheerful gatherings with family. Perfect for snacking with a cup of hot cocoa, decorating holiday tables, or as a heartfelt gift for loved ones, these gingerbread cookies bring the festive spirit straight to your heart.

Make them with your children, decorate them your way, and savor every moment, because Christmas is a time for creating memories that last a lifetime. Let your kitchen smell like a winter fairy tale, and let every bite bring joy and happiness!

Recipe for Christmas Gingerbread Cookies with Icing

Ingredients:

For the cookies:

• 350 g all-purpose flour
• 150 g brown sugar
• 120 g softened butter
• 100 g honey
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• A pinch of salt

For the icing:

• 200 g powdered sugar
• 1 egg white
• A few drops of lemon juice

Preparation:

Making the dough:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar until creamy. Add the honey and egg, and mix well.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a bit more flour.
4. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Shaping and baking:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 0.5 cm. Use cookie cutters to cut out various shapes and place them on the baking tray.
3. Bake for 8-10 minutes, ensuring they remain soft. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the tray.

Making the icing:

1. Beat the egg white with a few drops of lemon juice until frothy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until you have a thick and smooth icing.
2. Put the icing in a decorating bag and decorate the cooled cookies as desired. Allow the icing to dry before serving.

Nutritional values (per 1 cookie, out of 30 total):

• Calories: 80 kcal
• Protein: 1 g
• Fat: 4 g
• Carbohydrates: 11 g
• Fiber: 0.5 g
• Sugar: 6 g

Preparation time:

• Total: 1 hour and 30 minutes (15 minutes for dough preparation + 1 hour chilling + 15 minutes baking + 30 minutes decorating)

Servings:

• The recipe makes 30 cookies, which is enough for approximately 10-12 people, depending on how many cookies each person eats.