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Grandma's traditional gingerbread Christmas cookies

This recipe is a faithful Christmas tradition in our family that has been passed down for generations. Every year, the smell of Grandma's gingerbread fills the house and signals the start of the Christmas season. When you bake gingerbread with the special spices and ingredients, the whole house smells like Christmas!

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Ingredients

number of servings
24
  • 350 g With Added to
  • 200 g sugar Added to
  • 125 g butter Added to
  • 2 Eggs Added to
  • 600 g flour Added to
  • 1 Teaspoon baking soda Added to
  • 2 Teaspoon gingerbread powder Added to
  • Grated peel of one orange Added to
  • Powdered sugar icing for decoration Added to
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Directions

60 min.
1. Step

To make the gingerbread recipe, the first few minutes of the cooking process are crucial. Put the sugar, honey and butter in a pan and melt slowly. My tip: always stir to prevent burning.

2. Step

Once the sugar mixture has completely melted, remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly. Then stir in the eggs. Take care: The mixture should not be too hot, otherwise the eggs could set.

3. Step

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, gingerbread spice and orange zest. Add the dry ingredients to the liquid mixture and make a smooth batter.

4. Step

We leave this dough to rest overnight. Yes, it requires patience, but I promise it's worth the wait! It gives the dough an even more intense flavor.

5. Step

The next day, we roll out the dough to a thickness of approx. 5mm and cut out our gingerbread shapes.

6. Step

Bake the gingerbread in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 10-12 minutes. They should be firm but not too dry.

7. Step

After cooling, decorate the gingerbread with white powdered sugar and decorate with other ingredients as desired. Perfect for the Christmas season or as a gift!

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