Top 3 Cinnamon Gingerbread Recipes
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Soft, tender, and fragrant—cinnamon gingerbread. They're one of those treats that instantly convey a sense of celebration and magic, transporting even the most avid gourmets back to childhood. However, there are a few tricks to mastering their preparation: otherwise, instead of fluffy pastries, you might end up with bland, stale cookies that your guests might break their teeth on. We've prepared three of the most successful gingerbread recipes—they're perfect for New Year's Eve or as Christmas gifts.
Classic Cinnamon Gingerbread Recipe
- Proteins: 5 g
- Fats: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 78.6 g
- Total time:
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Complexity:
It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
- Number of servings: 10
Ingredients
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Invert syrup500 G
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Flour500 G
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Sugar75 G
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Ginger2 pinches
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Carnation2 pinches
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Cinnamon0.5 tsp
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Coriander0.5 tsp
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Anise0.5 tsp
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Soda10 G
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Milk2 tbsp
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Brown sugar125 G
Preparation
Pour the invert syrup into a saucepan with a thick bottom and place on the fire.
Sift the flour.
Add sugar and spices to it.
Mix thoroughly.
Add dry ingredients gradually to the boiling invert syrup, stirring constantly.
When the mass becomes homogeneous, remove it from the stove.
Dissolve baking soda in milk and add to the dough, mix.
Cover the pan with a lid and leave at room temperature for two days.
When the dough has risen, take it out and knead it on a silicone mat.
Add brown sugar.
Knead again.
Divide the dough into four portions.
To make it easier to work with, both it and the surface can be greased with water and sugar.
Roll out the dough directly onto the parchment paper on which we will bake.
Cut out rectangular gingerbread cookies and decorate with almonds.
Bake at 180 degrees for 7-10 minutes.
Place the pan and parchment on a wire rack and let cool completely, only then remove the parchment.
How to Make Gingerbread Cookies with Ginger and Cinnamon
If you can't find the invert syrup needed for the classic recipe, don't worry! You can make delicious gingerbread cookies using ingredients you already have in your kitchen. This option is also much more time-efficient. The author uses a minimal set of spices, but you can add your favorites if you like, resulting in an even more flavorful baked good!
Ingredients:
- Butter - 100 g
- Sugar - 200 g
- Soda - 1 tsp.
- Vanillin - 1 g
- Cinnamon - 1.5 tsp.
- Ginger - 1.5 tsp.
- Honey - 3 tbsp.
- Eggs - 2 pcs.
- Flour - 350 g
Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 28 pieces
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Sift the flour and heat the butter to room temperature.
Step 2
Combine sugar, honey, cocoa, and spices in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 3
Add baking soda and mix thoroughly.
Step 4
Add the butter. To help it melt faster, you can cut it into small cubes.
Step 5
Remove the mixture from the heat and cool to 40-50 degrees Celsius. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Step 6
Add flour in 3-4 stages.
Step 7
First, mix it with a spoon, then put it on the table and knead it with your hands.
Step 8
Place the dough in a bag and leave in the refrigerator for an hour.
Step 9
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 0.5-1 cm, place paper stencils on it and cut out the gingerbread cookies of the desired shape.
Step 10
Place the gingerbread cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
Video: Gingerbread with Honey and Cinnamon
Gingerbread cookies made according to this recipe always turn out great! Even novice cooks can handle it: all you need to do is mix the ingredients in the right order. What's more, you don't need a food processor or a mixer. A regular whisk or even a fork will do just fine. You can bake them simply round or in any shape, like Christmas trees or gingerbread men. The finished cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar, chocolate ganache, or confectionery glaze.
