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December 6, 2020

Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies

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Delicious gingerbread cut-out cookies that can easily be made vegan friendly, plus gluten and refined sugar free with listed substitutions!

Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies | Vegan friendly with gluten free and refined sugar free options.
Baking and decorating cookies is definitely one of our favorite family traditions each Christmas season. Bags of flour & sugar, and pounds of butter are used up in the process, resulting in dozens of adorably decorated sweet treats we generously pass on to family and friends. Each year I love going out to look for unique cookie cutters to add to our collection, which is a mixed bag of old vintage cutters from my grandma, to newer, colorful metal and plastic cutters we’ve picked up here and there. My favorites are the snowflake cutters because, just like no two snowflakes are alike, there are hundreds of different ways you can decorate a snowflake cookie and they seem to turn out pretty no matter what!

Gluten & Refined Sugar Free Gingerbread Cookies Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies | Vegan friendly with gluten free and refined sugar free options.
These gingerbread cookies are perfect for using cute cutters because they don’t spread too much and generally hold their shape well in the oven. How thin you roll the dough will determine how crisp the cookies will be. I usually roll them about 1/4-inch thick for more soft cookies, but the crisp & crunchier thinner cookies are equally as delicious. Sometimes I even rolled them into balls for soft and chewy gingerbread cookies that give you that yummy flavor without having to go through the tedious process of rolling and cutting, which is especially good if you don’t have a crowd of people there to help!

The dough is soft and slightly sticky, so I suggest rolling between parchment paper to make it easier. It also makes clean up a breeze!

Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies | Vegan friendly with gluten free and refined sugar free options.Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies | Vegan friendly with gluten free and refined sugar free options.
Package them up in a cute treat box or tin for an adorable and delicious Christmas gift everyone can enjoy! I mean, who wouldn’t love to receive a package of these cute & festive gingerbread cookies for the holidays?! I know I sure would! Enjoy, friends!

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Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 2-3 dozen 1x
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Delicious gingerbread cookies that can easily be made gluten and refined sugar free with listed substitutions! Perfect cookie dough to use with all of your Christmas cutters!


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend, (divided) plus more for rolling
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • pinch of black pepper, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or dairy-free butter, softened or vegetable shortening
  • 2/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1 large egg or flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water)

Instructions

  1. Combine 2 cups flour, spices, salt, and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, begin to beat softened butter until creamy. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add molasses and egg/flax egg. Mix until creamy.
  3. While mixing on low speed, gradually add flour to the butter/sugar mixture and beat until dough is thoroughly combined.
  4. Mix in last 1/2 cup flour as needed. You may not need the full amount. You want a soft dough that’s not too sticky. Refrigerating the dough for at least 30-60 minutes helps it roll out better, but I’ve also made them right away. The raw cut outs are just more delicate.
  5. Before rolling out, preheat oven to 350F. Roll dough out to about 1/4″ thick. The thinner the dough, the crisper the cookie. Roll more thick if you want a soft cookie.
  6. Roll between two pieces of parchment paper for best results. If dough begins to stick, dust surface with a little extra flour.
  7. Cut out shapes with cookie cutter and carefully transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet, an inch or two apart. Re-roll scraps and cut out more shapes. Continue to do this until all the dough is used up. (Alternatively, you can make plain gingerbread cookies by rolling dough into 1-inch balls. Place on a baking sheet and flatten slightly with your palm. Bake as directed below)
  8. Place pan into preheated oven and bake for 9-12 minutes, until edges are set. Thinner cookies don’t take as long as the thicker ones do. Let cool thoroughly before decorating.
  9. This is the icing I used to decorate the cookies. Mix 2 cups powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3-5 tablespoons milk or water. Start by stirring in 2 tablespoons of milk and then add more a little at a time, just until the icing is thin enough to pipe. Do not add too much or the icing will spread and not hold its shape. Add more powdered sugar to thicken or more milk to thin until you get the right consistency.
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Cookies, Dessert, Gluten Free

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  1. Sue says

    December 23, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    Any chance I can reduce the amount of butter?

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      December 24, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      Hi Sue, reducing the butter should be okay, but the dough might be more crumbly and finished cookies might be a bit more crunchy. You may need to add more milk/water or applesauce to compensate for moisture. I would only reduce it to maybe 1/3 cup or 1/4 cup at the very most. Please let me know how it goes if you give it a try! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  2. GLORIA E. EVANS-YOUNG says

    September 15, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    THANK YOU for your lovely recipe without having to purchase a book. I know I will love it! I have all the ingredients to make it and will do it later today.
    Bless you and be safe
    I

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      September 15, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Hi Gloria, you’re so welcome! I’m glad you found something to try! I truly hope you enjoy these cookies!
      And if you like these, I have another gingerbread recipe for soft cookies if you’re interested! You can find them here: https://www.wifemamafoodie.com/soft-gingerbread-cookies/
      Let me know if I can help you find anything else!!

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    December 7, 2018 at 6:38 pm

    These are wonderful!!! Thank you so much for creating this recipe! I used King Arthurs GF flour. Just had to use 2 cups and then extra for dusting. Did not make the frosting. Didn’t want the extra sugar and they are fabulous without it. Thanks again!!!
    Oh…I don’t see an option to pin this recipe. Am I missing it?

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    December 19, 2016 at 12:45 am

    I’m so making these tomorrow! Thanks, lovely!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      December 19, 2016 at 5:49 pm

      Thanks friend. Please let me know what you think. Have a merry Christmas xoxo

      Reply
  5. Liz @ pumpkin & peanut butter says

    December 18, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    These are stunning Joscelyn! I definitely want to try these this week!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      December 18, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you Liz! I hope you have a wonderful week and Merry Christmas friend!

      Reply
  6. CJ says

    December 17, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    This looks good! Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      December 17, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      Thank you, CJ. Merry Christmas

      Reply
  7. Hannah Adkins says

    December 15, 2016 at 1:47 am

    These look like they turned out wonderfully! I love that they’re a lil bit healthier too!

    Reply
  8. Tatyanna says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    First, I want to say I absolutely love how festive your cookies look! They looks perfect! Also, it sounds delicious. I’ll have to keep this in mind for our family xmas celebration.

    Reply
  9. Maya says

    December 13, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    These look amazing! Haven’t made gingerbread cookies in forever!!

    Reply
  10. Leslie says

    December 13, 2016 at 12:38 am

    You decorated them beautifully. They sound delicious, i love a good gingerbread recipe for the holidays.

    Reply
  11. amisha says

    December 13, 2016 at 12:26 am

    I adore these pics sooooo much!! All the shapes are so fun and cute! and I LOVE the flavor of gingerbread! and they are guilt free too! you need your own cookbook my friend 🙂

    Reply
  12. Serena says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    These look delicious! I love the shapes!

    Reply
  13. Minna Lee says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    Love these! Was planning to make my gingerbread recipe but i think I’ll give yours a go this year 🙂 Totally true about the snowflakes too. Thanks for sharing Joscelyn!

    Reply
  14. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    What gorgeous little cookies! I love all the shapes, but the snowflakes are my most favorite 🙂

    Reply
  15. Aeryn Lynne says

    December 12, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    Oh that sounds delicious! I’ll have to find coconut sugar now, and am entirely curious if I can use this substitute when sugar is called in other recipes/drinks. Thanks for the heads up and inspiration! <3

    Reply
  16. Anne Thornley-Brown says

    December 12, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    These are very nice. What a variety. I will definitely try some of these shapes. Is there a cookie cutter set with all of them?

    Reply

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