Gingerbread Cookies are a holiday classic! Made with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these spiced cookies are soft, flavorful, and ideal for cutting into festive shapes like gingerbread men. Decorate them with icing to add a personal touch, making these cookies a must-have for the holiday season!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Chill Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Chill for Perfect Shapes: Chilling the dough is essential for keeping the cookies’ shape while baking. Don’t skip this step!
Spice Adjustments: Feel free to adjust the ginger, cinnamon, and cloves to suit your taste preferences.
Make Ahead: The dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 1 month.
This classic gingerbread cookie recipe brings a deliciously spiced holiday flavor that’s perfect for decorating, gifting, or simply enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa. Enjoy baking and decorating these with loved ones to make the holidays even more special!
Keyword Christmas Cookies, decorated cookies, gingerbread cookies, gingerbread men, holiday cookies, spiced cookies