Gingerbread Cookies

SOFT GINGERBREAD COOKIE RECIPE

These soft gingerbread cookies are a traditional Christmas cookie recipe that is perfect for the holidays! Full Recipe

This Soft Gingerbread Cookie recipe makes a batch of traditional Christmas cookies that you can cut out and bake for Christmas dessert!

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Step 6

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Step 7

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Step 8

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MAKE DOUGH AHEAD You can make this dough ahead of time and wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag or airtight container in the freezer until you are ready to use. When ready to make cookies thaw the dough in the refrigerator overnight and then proceed with the instructions for rolling and baking. Gray Frame Corner Gray Frame Corner Learn more

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