German Gingerbread Cookies: Easy Festive Treats to Savor Together
Enjoy the delightful taste of homemade German Gingerbread Cookies, perfect for any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, applesauce, honey, and egg until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Decorate cookies with icing after they cool for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg