DIY Gingerbread Cookies for New Year's: 4 Recipes with Step-by-Step Photos
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What do you associate with the New Year holidays? A Christmas tree, gifts, tangerines, and, of course, gingerbread. These delicious and aromatic treats help create a cozy atmosphere in any home. They make a harmonious addition to family tea parties or holiday tables, and are also a wonderful addition to any gift. They can be used to decorate the Christmas tree and various New Year's arrangements.
In this article, I've collected the best gingerbread recipes, along with interesting decorating options. You'll learn how to make different types of New Year's treats: classic ones with icing, tiger-shaped ones, and ones for decorating the Christmas tree. Choose your favorite option and treat your loved ones to a luxurious New Year's dessert.
New Year's gingerbread cookies with icing
- Proteins: 5.8 g
- Fats: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Total time:
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Complexity:
A simple recipe.
- Number of servings: 1
Ingredients
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Honey100 G
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Sugar100 G
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Salt1 pinch
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Butter100 G
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Soda1 tsp
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Egg C11 pcs
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Egg yolk1 pcs
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Wheat flour360 G
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Ginger powder1 tsp
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Cinnamon1 tsp
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Carnation0.5 tsp
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Egg white1 pcs
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Powdered sugar170 G
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Lemon juice0.5 tsp
Preparation
Place butter, honey, sugar, salt and all the spices in a thick-bottomed saucepan.
Place the pan over low heat and heat, stirring continuously, until smooth.
Once the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat and continue stirring the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add soda to the resulting mass.
Stir.
Add the egg and yolk.
Mix everything well until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a bowl.
Add the sifted flour in several stages, mixing thoroughly each time.
When all the flour has been added, lightly knead the dough with your hands.
Then wrap it in cling film and put it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
We take the dough out of the refrigerator and roll it out.
We cut out gingerbread cookies from it using cookie cutters.
Place the gingerbread cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 5-7 minutes at 180 degrees.
Lightly beat the egg whites with a fork and add powdered sugar to it in small portions.
Mix everything until smooth.
Pour lemon juice into the protein mixture.
Mix well again.
Transfer the icing into a pastry bag and decorate the gingerbread cookies.
Delicious, aromatic and simply charming gingerbread cookies are ready.
We serve them with tea, coffee and other warm drinks.
Christmas gingerbread cookies for the tree
Looking for original ideas for decorating your holiday tree? Decorate it with charming gingerbread cookies. They'll look stunning on the tree and make a wonderful treat for your guests.
Ingredients
- Honey - 160 g
- Sugar - 100 g
- Ginger - 1 ½ tsp.
- Cinnamon - 1 tsp.
- Butter - 120 g
- Soda - 2 tsp.
- Egg C1 - 1 pc.
- Flour - 400 g
Cooking time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 1 (30-40 pcs, depending on size)
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine honey, sugar, ginger and cinnamon.
Step 2
Place the pan over low heat and, stirring continuously, bring the honey mixture to a boil and completely dissolve the sugar.
Step 3
Remove the mixture from the heat, add baking soda and mix thoroughly.
Step 4
Add butter and mix the mixture until smooth.
Step 5
Pour the mixture into a deep bowl and leave to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Add the egg to the cooled mixture and mix well using a mixer.
Step 7
Add the sifted flour in several stages, mixing the mixture thoroughly each time.
Step 8
When all the flour has been added, knead the dough with your hands, wrap it in cling film and refrigerate for 1-3 hours.
Step 9
We take the honey dough out of the refrigerator, roll it out, cut out gingerbread cookies and make holes in them.
Step 10
Bake the gingerbread cookies at 180 degrees for 6-8 minutes.
Step 11
Let the finished products cool, and then decorate them with sugar icing.
Step 12
Once the icing has set well, we thread ribbons through the holes in the gingerbread and can begin decorating the tree.
A very simple gingerbread dough recipe
This is another wonderful gingerbread dough recipe that's easy to make at home. It makes beautiful, tender, and delicious New Year's cookies. And their magical aroma will captivate everyone. This dough should be prepared in advance, as it needs to rest in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- Eggs C1 - 2 pcs.
- Flour - 650 g
- Butter - 200 g
- Honey - 2 tbsp.
- Sugar - 200 g
- Baking powder - 15 g
- Ground ginger - ½ tsp.
- Cinnamon - 1 ½ tsp.
- Nutmeg - 1 tsp.
- Cardamom - 1 tsp.
- Ground cloves - ¾ tsp.
Cooking time: 35-45 minutes
Servings: 1 (about 50-60 pcs)
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1
We prepare the necessary ingredients.
Step 2
Lightly beat the butter with a mixer.
Step 3
Add sugar to the butter and mix well.
Step 4
Add eggs, spices and honey to the resulting mass.
Step 5
Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Step 6
Mix flour with baking powder and add it in small portions to the butter mixture.
Step 7
Knead the dough with your hands. It should be soft and elastic.
Step 8
Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 12 hours. Then roll it out, cut out gingerbread cookies, and bake for 5-7 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
Video — Master Class: 3 Simple Gingerbread Cookies for the Year of the Tiger
According to the Chinese horoscope, the symbol of 2022 is the Water Tiger. Therefore, I suggest you decorate your New Year's table with delicious gingerbread cookies in the style of the coming year's host. They will help create a festive atmosphere and lift everyone's spirits.
This video master class shows three options for decorating gingerbread cookies for the Year of the Tiger. Each is unique in its own way. The video's creator clearly demonstrates the entire decoration process: from cutting out the dough to drawing every detail. After watching this video, you'll easily make vibrant New Year's gingerbread cookies at home.
