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Gingerbread Cookies

Domino® Dark Brown Sugar is the heart of these deeply brown, deliciously molasses-flavored gingerbread cookies that are just begging to be decorated and enjoyed as part of your holiday events.

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/3 cups firmly packed Domino® Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 Royal Icing recipe

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Instructions
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Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes / Yields: About 8 dozen cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients, except sugar; set aside.

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Step 3

Combine sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer; add molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping down sides with each addition.

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Step 4

Add dry ingredients slowly to the sugar mixture, until a thick dough forms. Divide dough into four parts, wrapping each with plastic wrap.

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Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on a baking sheet, 1 inch apart.

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Step 6

Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely before removing cookies from pan. Repeat for the rest of the dough.

Prepare the Royal Icing recipe and use to decorate the cookies as desired.

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Chef's Tips:
  • Dough can be frozen up to 3 months.
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