كوكيز الزنجبيل (جنجربريد كوكيز)

كوكيز الزنجبيل (جنجربريد كوكيز)

المقادير

صوص السكر:

INGREDIENTS

GINGERBREAD COOKIES

3 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter softened to room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
(optional) zest of one orange

ICING 

2 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1 In a bowl whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, cloves, salt and nutmeg set aside.

2 In an another bowl beat the butter and sugar together for 2 minutes light and fluffy.  Add in eggs, molasses and vanilla, and orange zest mix until combined.

3 Then gradually add the flour mixture until just combined.

4 Divide the dough into two equal portions, and form them each into a ball.
Then gently use your hands to flatten the dough wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

5 Once the dough is thoroughly chilled and you’re ready to bake the cookies.
Prepare the oven to 175° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper set aside.

6 Unwrap the dough and place it on a large, lightly floured hard surface.
Use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough evenly.

7 Then use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.
Transfer to parchment-covered baking sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are crisp around the edges and on top.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes

8 Once the cookies are room temperature, feel free to decorate them as desired with the icing plus any extra sprinkles or candies.