Top 7 Recipes for Soft Kefir Gingerbread

Soft and delicious gingerbread cookies make a perfect dessert for any tea party. You won't need a ton of ingredients or a lot of time to make them. Intrigued? This collection features 7 of the best kefir gingerbread recipes. Choose the one that suits you best and try them—they'll be delicious!

Delicious gingerbread cookies with kefir and honey

Honey is one of the most popular fillings for confectionery. It adds sweet and tart notes, complementing the overall flavor of the dish and making it richer. Gingerbread with honey goes perfectly with tea and will be a hit with all your guests, regardless of age.

Ingredients

• Eggs - 2 pcs.
• Kefir - 250 ml
• Cinnamon - 1 tsp.
• Flour - 600 g
• Soda - 1 tsp.
• Vegetable oil - 80 ml
• Sugar 100 g

Cooking time: 50 minutes – 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 25 - 35 pcs

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour the soda into the container with kefir and stir.

Step 2

Beat the eggs together with the sugar in a separate bowl.

Step 3

Add honey to the egg-sugar mixture.

Step 4

Add cinnamon and vegetable oil to the mixture. Whisk everything together.

Step 5

Pour the kefir mixed with soda into the bowl with the sweet mixture.

Step 6

Mix everything thoroughly with a whisk until smooth.

Step 7

Gradually add flour and immediately mix it with the remaining ingredients.

Step 8

We transfer the resulting dough onto the table and knead it with our hands.

Step 9

Form small round balls from the resulting dough. Dip them in sugar and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 10

Once the baking tray is full, place it in the oven at 200 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Step 11

The dish is ready!

A quick recipe for chocolate gingerbread cookies with kefir

A great option for those tired of standard gingerbread recipes. Light chocolate notes will perfectly complement the familiar flavor of the dessert, adding even more pleasant sweetness. The result is a magnificent dessert that's hard to stop eating.

Ingredients

• Sugar - 200 g
• Eggs - 2 pcs.
• Salt - to taste
• Sunflower oil - 40 g
• Flour - 500 g
• Cocoa powder - 3 tbsp.
• Soda - 1 tsp.
• Vanillin - to taste
• Kefir - 250 g

Cooking time: 1 hour

Servings: 25-30 pcs

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour sugar into the container with eggs and mix thoroughly with a whisk.

Step 2

Add salt, baking soda, or baking powder and pour in the warmed kefir. Mix everything again.

Step 3

Add cocoa and mix a little.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable oil. Mix everything thoroughly until smooth.

Step 5

Gradually add the sifted flour, continuing to stir the mixture.

Step 6

Place the resulting dough on the table and knead it with your hands.

Step 7

Roll the dough into a flat shape 1-1.5 cm thick and press out circles from it using a cup or glass.

Step 8

Place the finished gingerbread cookies on a baking sheet and bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius. Bake for 15-25 minutes.

Step 9

The dish is ready! You can glaze it if desired.

Rye gingerbread with kefir

This recipe is not only delicious, but also healthy! Rye flour is rich in beneficial microelements and imparts an unforgettable flavor. These gingerbread cookies are perfect for breakfast.

Ingredients

• Whole grain flour - 300 g
• Cinnamon - ½ tsp.
• Cocoa powder - 25 g
• Sugar - 50 g
• Kefir - 200 ml
• Eggs - 1 pc.
• Salt - to taste
• Soda - 1 tsp.

Cooking time: 45-50 minutes

Servings: 15-20 pcs

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Sift the flour through a sieve into a deep container.

Step 2

Add baking soda, cinnamon, cocoa, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly with a spoon.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the kefir, egg, and sugar until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the resulting flour to the kefir mixture, without stopping the stirring process.

Step 5

Once the dough thickens, form small balls out of it.

Step 6

Place the finished gingerbread cookies on a baking sheet or baking dish and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Step 7

The dish is ready!

Mint gingerbread cookies with kefir

A delicate and delicious recipe for mint gingerbread cookies, easy to recreate at home. The mint tincture adds a fresh twist to the familiar sweet flavor, making you appreciate the dish in a new light. You're sure to love it!

Ingredients

• Kefir (or milk) - 500 ml
• Flour - 1 kg
• Sugar - 450 g
• Baking powder - 55 g
• Eggs - 2 pcs.
• Yolk - 2 pcs
• Mint tincture - ½ tsp.
• Vanilla sugar - 2 packets
• Salt - ½ tsp.
• Vegetable oil - 100 g

Cooking time: 40-50 minutes

Servings:55 - 65 pcs

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

In a deep bowl, combine 250 grams of sifted flour, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly with a whisk.

Step 2

Bring the milk (or kefir) to a boil and add the mint infusion. Stir with a spoon.

Step 3

Gradually pour the warmed kefir into the mixture of flour and other ingredients. Stir vigorously throughout, until smooth.

Step 4

In a separate deep container, mix 850 grams of flour and baking powder.

Step 5

Once the kefir mixture has cooled slightly, add vegetable oil, 2 whole eggs and 2 yolks.

Step 6

Knead the mixture using a mixer, gradually adding the prepared flour.

Step 7

As soon as the dough is ready, place it on the table and knead it with your hands, adding some flour first.

Step 8

Cut the dough into small portions.

Step 9

We form gingerbread cookies from the resulting pieces.

Step 10

Transfer the gingerbread cookies to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Step 11

The dish is ready! You can drizzle it with glaze if desired.

Soft gingerbread cookies with kefir and no eggs

A great recipe for those who want delicious gingerbread cookies with minimal ingredients. They're quick to make, have a delightful aroma, and a simply magical flavor. Make them for breakfast for your loved ones, and you'll see how much they'll love them.

Ingredients

• Kefir - 1 glass
• Flour - 350 g
• Baking powder - 1 tsp.
• Apple - 1 pc.
• Sugar - 60 g
• Vanillin - to taste

Cooking time: 

Servings: 13-16 pcs

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Using a whisk, mix kefir and sugar in a deep container.

Step 2

Grate the apple, previously peeled, on a fine grater.

Step 3

Add grated apple to the kefir mixture and mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Place a little flour, baking powder, and vanilla in a bowl. Mix all ingredients until smooth.

Step 5

Add the remaining flour and knead the dough.

Step 6

Once the dough is ready, pinch off small pieces and form balls.

Step 7

Once the baking sheet is filled, place it in the oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius. Bake for 15-25 minutes.

Step 8

The dish is ready!

A classic recipe for homemade gingerbread cookies with kefir icing

Over the years, the traditional gingerbread recipe hasn't changed a bit. Despite the variety of preparation methods, the classic formula remains as simple and straightforward as ever. Just a few simple ingredients and a little effort, and you'll have a wonderful confection straight from the roots of Russian cuisine. Want to try it? Watch this video and try it at home.