Gingerbread cookies are a traditional Christmas treat. There are countless recipes for this festive pastry. Renowned chefs improve them every year! Regardless of the interpretation, these cookies are delicious and exude a unique aroma. The spices, which are always included, give these cookies their unique flavor!

Gingerbread cookies are baked for family tea parties, as Christmas tree decorations, or as gifts. After all, decorated with sugar icing, the baked goods look very beautiful and appealing.

Baking cookies is also a wonderful way to spend time with the whole family. It's so much fun when kids can cut out shapes from the dough, color them, and give them as gifts to their loved ones. These cookies have an unforgettable aroma of the holidays! Be sure to try baking these cookies!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Classic gingerbread cookies with honey and cinnamon

Want to make delicious, aromatic holiday cookies? This recipe is perfect for beginner cooks and those who don't want to spend a lot of time and effort on baking. The spices used in this recipe can be added or subtracted to suit your taste. The key is to stick to the basic ingredients, such as ginger and honey. They give these cookies their unique flavor and aroma.
Nutritional value per serving
440 kcal
  • Proteins: 6 g
  • Fats: 17 g
  • Carbohydrates: 66 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    A simple recipe.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Wheat flour
    250 G
  • Butter
    100 G
  • Sugar
    100 G
  • Egg C0
    1 pcs
  • Honey
    2 tbsp
  • Soda
    0.5 tsp
  • Ginger powder
    2 tsp
  • Cinnamon
    1 tsp
  • Lemon zest
    to taste
  • Spices
    to taste

Preparation

Step 1

We prepare all the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Sift the flour into a deep container.

Step 3

Add baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and spice mix. Mix well.

Step 4

Place softened butter in a separate container.

Step 5

Add sugar.

Step 6

Mix thoroughly with a mixer until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

Step 7

When the butter and sugar have lightened in color, beat the egg into the mixture. Beat well again.

Step 8

Pour in honey, slightly warmed in a water bath.

Step 9

Gradually add the mixture of flour and spices.

Step 10

At each stage, knead the dough thoroughly.

Step 11

Sprinkle the table with flour. Place the dough on the surface.

Step 12

Knead the dough thoroughly with your hands until you get a homogeneous, soft, elastic mass.

Step 13

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least a few hours. Ideally, let the dough rest for 8-12 hours. This will make it easier to work with and the cookies will be more flavorful.

Step 14

Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3-4 mm.

Step 15

Cut out the cookies to the desired shape, remove excess dough and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 16

Bake at 180 degrees for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

Step 17
Gingerbread cookies with honey and cinnamon - photo

While the cookies are still hot, you can poke holes in them for string. Classic gingerbread cookies with honey and cinnamon are ready!

5 Interesting Facts About Gingerbread Cookies

A look into the history of Christmas cookies reveals that they're more than just a festive treat. Gingerbread baking is a ritual steeped in superstitions, traditions, and omens.

Here are 5 interesting facts you probably didn't know about gingerbread cookies:

  1. In the Middle Ages, there was a tradition in villages: unmarried women who wanted to get married had to eat gingerbread cookies in the shape of little people.
  2. The gingerbread man is a popular English delicacy, similar to our Kolobok. He is also a fairytale character, over 500 years old.
  3. The Swedes have a belief that if a gingerbread cookie, squeezed in your hand, breaks into three pieces, then your wish will definitely come true.
  4. Gingerbread cookies are a great cure for depression. Cinnamon and spicy additives improve your mood.
  5. Ginger is a natural antioxidant that protects the body from bacteria and viruses. Therefore, eating spicy ginger cookies can boost your immunity and protect your health.

Hungry Man's Honey Ginger Cookies

This recipe is simple and easy to find. These honey-ginger cookies are made with minimal sugar, making them even healthier and more nutritious. They're a great choice for holiday gatherings with family, as well as gifts for loved ones. Try making this recipe for the most anticipated Christmas treat. I guarantee you'll love it!