What's The Best Holiday Cookie Recipe?

Holiday Cookie Recipe

Holiday Cookie Recipe

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The best holiday cookie recipe, in my opinion, is gingerbread cookies. Not only do they have a delicious and festive flavor, but they also have a number of health benefits. Ginger is a natural digestive aid and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. It can also help with nausea and motion sickness. Additionally, the spices in gingerbread cookies, such as cinnamon and cloves, have antioxidant properties and can help boost the immune system during the cold winter months.

To make gingerbread cookies, you will need:

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 large egg

1 cup molasses

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out the cookies using your desired shape (such as gingerbread men or Christmas trees) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

These gingerbread cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or for gifting to friends and family. Enjoy!