Every holiday season, we need that trusty gingerbread cookie recipe for when Santa’s on his way down the chimney! Get the kids involved in cutting out these festive shapes for added fun. This recipe makes a big batch, and whatever Santa leaves behind, freeze for later indulgence or thoughtful holiday gifting.
For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!
- Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter with sugar in a second mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses.
- Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and mix until well-combined.
- Form dough into a ball, cut in half and form each half into a flattened disc. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1⁄8"–1⁄4". Cut into desired shapes and place on Sheet Pan lined with Sheet Pan Liner.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
These cookies make fragrant Christmas tree decorations. Simply cut a hole in unbaked cookie with a plastic straw. Bake, thread with ribbon, and hang!
Gingerbread House: This dough makes a great base for a DIY gingerbread house. Roll into squares, rectangles, triangles and other fanciful shapes!
Per serving (1 cookie): Calories 50, Fat 1.5 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 1 g.
40 - 42 min
60 cookies
$0.06/serving
40 - 42 min60 cookies$0.06/servingFor over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!
- Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter with sugar in a second mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses.
- Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and mix until well-combined.
- Form dough into a ball, cut in half and form each half into a flattened disc. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1⁄8"–1⁄4". Cut into desired shapes and place on Sheet Pan lined with Sheet Pan Liner.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
These cookies make fragrant Christmas tree decorations. Simply cut a hole in unbaked cookie with a plastic straw. Bake, thread with ribbon, and hang!
Gingerbread House: This dough makes a great base for a DIY gingerbread house. Roll into squares, rectangles, triangles and other fanciful shapes!
Per serving (1 cookie): Calories 50, Fat 1.5 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 1 g.
