Is it even Christmas if you didnt make gingerbread cookies?

Make them at home withPreppy Kitchens classic gingerbread cookies recipe.

These old-fashioned cookies are easy to make, delicious, and always a holiday favorite.

Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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Some people even make it a yearly tradition to bake these cookies.

Serve it with ahot cup of chocolateor milk on a winter night to keep you cozy and warm.

Mix with the paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy.

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Step 3:

Add the molasses, followed by the egg and vanilla.

Step 4:

Divide the dough into two portions and flatten into disks using a rolling pin.

Cover them with plastic wrap, then place in the refrigerator for about 4 hours or overnight.

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Step 5:

After 4 hours or a night has passed, preheat your oven to 350F.

Roll the dough about 1/4-inch in thickness.

Step 6:

Using a cookie cutter, cut out gingerbread people or shapes.

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Carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

For the icing:

In a bowl, sift the powdered sugar and cream.

Mix in the egg white.

Next, add water until you achieve the consistency that you want.

Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip or with the tip snipped off.

Decorate the cookies, then add sprinkles or candies.

Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe