BEST Gingerbread Cookies

Name: BEST Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 1 h 38 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temp; 6 tbsp vegetable shortening; 3/4 cup (150g) dark brown sugar, packed; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup (250g) unsulphured molasses (I use Grandma’s); 1 tbsp ground ginger (yes, one tablespoon!); 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp cream of tartar; 1/4 tsp ground clove; 3 1/2 cups (450g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 1 1/2 cups (165g) powdered sugar; 6-8 tsp water; 1 tsp corn syrup; Gel food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Prep:1h 30minCook:8min

These are the BEST gingerbread cookies because they're thick, soft and chewy and last that way for days. The flavor is also incredibly rich, using tons of molasses and spices to bring in that cozy holiday feel. It will definitely be your new go-to recipe!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:17:00 GMT