Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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  • These classic Gingerbread Cookies are perfectly spiced, perfect for decorating, and easy to make! Soft in the middle with crisp edges, you can cut these Christmas cookies into gingerbread men, Christmas trees, snowflakes, and more! I love all the holiday spices and decorating them is one of my favorite things to do!
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  • @PerryCuda
    @PerryCuda 2 роки тому +1123

    Pro tip - before you pour the molasses, gently coat the measuring cup with veg oil. The oil won't go into the mixture and it will keep your measuring cup clean of molasses.

    • @harryg2453
      @harryg2453 2 роки тому +60

      I chuck my mixing bowl on a scale and just pour in how much i need works even better

    • @buenabel2325
      @buenabel2325 2 роки тому +8

      Thank you, this worked :))

    • @beatm6948
      @beatm6948 2 роки тому

      It worked!

    • @beccahwest4008
      @beccahwest4008 2 роки тому +5

      Thank you, Martha Stewart taught me that first tho

    • @zoerebecca9483
      @zoerebecca9483 2 роки тому +4

      can you use maple syrup instead? 😭😭

  • @riannagupta6478
    @riannagupta6478 Рік тому +129

    I added maple syrup in substitute on molasses and they turned out just as delicious 🤤 so if anyone doesn’t have molasses so they can use maple syrup or honey

    • @elizafernandes6367
      @elizafernandes6367 Рік тому

      Ilike your ginger cookies and made made for Christmas

    • @alejandrar.9496
      @alejandrar.9496 Рік тому +1

      I tried that and failed

    • @novaexx6587
      @novaexx6587 Рік тому +1

      ​@@alejandrar.9496 Why? What happened?

    • @lupeiniguez3879
      @lupeiniguez3879 6 місяців тому

      Hi did you add the same amount as the molasses in this recipe if substituted it with maple syrup or honey?

    • @RandomStranger0
      @RandomStranger0 6 місяців тому +2

      @@lupeiniguez3879 yeah I would imagine they used the same measurements but I think it’s alright if you alter it slightly

  • @johnniesvendsen17
    @johnniesvendsen17 Рік тому +25

    John ...is my GO BAKER/COOK on UA-cam... for any cookie or cooking recipe ... the way he explains how to and the hints have really improved my cooking... I am 75 so I have been cooking for over 60 years and now I love to get in the kitchen and create!! thanks so much JOHN!!

  • @reneehughes7860
    @reneehughes7860 Рік тому +23

    Because of you I was able to successfully bake my first ever cake for my 66th bd and it came out perfect. I use a scale and I sift. It was a chocolate cake with chocolate icing. Made it in a Bundt pan because it's too hot in Florida to crank up the big oven to make layered cakes. Before this I failed at every attempt to bake a cake. Your little tidbits are important to beginners like me. Thanks

  • @monetjohnson273
    @monetjohnson273 Рік тому +176

    I made these yesterday and 👏🏾 THESE 👏🏾 COOKIES 👏🏾 WERE 🔥🔥🔥🔥!! I definitely won't be using anyone else's recipe because these were hands down top notch the best gingerbread cookies I've ever had. You definitely got a subscriber out of me.

    • @rachellewaite7869
      @rachellewaite7869 Рік тому +9

      His pumpkin roll is so good i def recommend. i got lots of compliments on Thanksgiving

    • @monetjohnson273
      @monetjohnson273 Рік тому +1

      @@wellahlookyhere Nope.

    • @nisanteoman4115
      @nisanteoman4115 Рік тому

      Hey, are u fridge them 4 hours really?

    • @nattlv3404
      @nattlv3404 8 місяців тому +1

      Hi ! How many pieces of cookies for 1 recipes?

    • @Sponggybobbie
      @Sponggybobbie 7 місяців тому +1

      Can you make without molasses?

  • @phoenix2.020
    @phoenix2.020 2 роки тому +57

    Nothing beats great gingerbread cookies on Christmas! Thanks John! These cookies look delicious 😋😇

  • @Holmer188
    @Holmer188 Рік тому +24

    Made these today, they turned out wonderful. Thanks for all your incredible recipes.

  • @jengentry06
    @jengentry06 2 роки тому +55

    This weekend it's Christmas cookie baking time, and your videos this week are a huge inspiration for me to get going! Thanks, John!

  • @colorfulwater5070
    @colorfulwater5070 Рік тому +2

    Splitting it into two batches made everything so much easier to handle. ❤️ Thank you!!!

  • @brimalvin
    @brimalvin Рік тому +15

    I am a novice baker, and your videos always make me want to just go out and get baking! Love your relax, simple, and easy going style of instructions. 💚 I used your vanilla cake recipe to bake a birthday cake for my daughter and it turned out AMAZING!

  • @sewatweaty5549
    @sewatweaty5549 2 роки тому +14

    These cookies are so good and soft. They came out even better than I thought and everybody loved them.

  • @leapfrogthedog
    @leapfrogthedog Рік тому +13

    I made these, and they came out perfectly! My 1st attempt, and everyone said they were delicious! Thank you!

  • @hannahmcgarry
    @hannahmcgarry Рік тому +50

    While you can use the dough as soon as it's firm allowing it to rest overnight makes SUCH a difference. It allows the sugar to mature in the dough and get a richer flavour! Also the same for things like chocolate chip cookies containing brown sugar 😍 x

    • @redrightsue1346
      @redrightsue1346 Рік тому +4

      Really? Thank you for the advice. I'll leave it overnight in the fridge.

    • @hsf8908
      @hsf8908 8 місяців тому

      ​@redrightsue1346 I leave for half an hour and sometimes an hour😅

  • @juliebrandenburg5125
    @juliebrandenburg5125 5 місяців тому +2

    My family loves this recipe. I didn’t roll it out. I pressed the dough into an already formed pan.
    I wish I could show pictures. They turned out great!!!! Thanks John!!!!!

  • @WARRIORofHARDCORE
    @WARRIORofHARDCORE Рік тому +13

    If there is one Christmas delight I can't live without, it's gingerbread cookies!

    • @helen097
      @helen097 Рік тому

      merry Christmas bro!Christmas is as soon🫶🏻
      (Srry for my English iam russian)

  • @lisar5135
    @lisar5135 Рік тому +2

    I made these for work party, they were the hands down winner of the day. Need to make more. Fabulous recipe.

  • @karenruvalcaba1080
    @karenruvalcaba1080 2 роки тому +2

    THANK YOU!!! My fiance loved them so much and he admitted that he now loves gingerbread cookies (he didnt before) because of this recipe! Im following you from now on.. Thank you for making me shine!!!!

  • @lindacorrea1737
    @lindacorrea1737 Рік тому +11

    Made these yesterday and waited for them to chill so I ended up baking at almost midnight 🤣 they taste great ! I will probably add a bit more spices when I make them again bc I loveee that holiday warmth and flavor.

  • @vampiredetective
    @vampiredetective 2 роки тому +3

    Remarkable. I've been watching since way before you hit the one million subscribers mark. I shared so many of your videos. Now you're over 2 million. Everyone is so proud of you and extremely grateful for the recipes that have feed families all over the world. Thank you for inviting us into your kitchen and sharing your culinary expertise. Can't wait to try these. The dough has been sitting in my fridge overnight! Cheers

  • @PoopaJEM
    @PoopaJEM Рік тому +1

    I just made these with my kids. So yummy! I like that they are soft and have a bit of a chew to them.

  • @colorfulwater5070
    @colorfulwater5070 Рік тому

    😅I had to make these with my kids for school... I am so very grateful that you were with me!

  • @AndySaenz
    @AndySaenz Рік тому +5

    I made his recipe for Italian cream cake and it’s absolutely delicious! Everyone loved it! Thanks, John! I’m going to make it for my birthday. 😋

  • @karenrezuk5471
    @karenrezuk5471 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks John, another great recipe from you. I also brush my cookies with a dry pastry brush before they go
    into the oven. This just gets rid of the loose flour 🎄

  • @MegaAnisa101
    @MegaAnisa101 Рік тому +3

    I just baked the cookie and eat one, they are amazing!

  • @olympiabee
    @olympiabee 2 роки тому +337

    When my toddler comes in the room and says "I wanna watch the man!" I know she's talking about you! WE love all of your videos and every recipe we've made is a home run. I'm pretty sure she'd be totally captivated watching you boil water.

    • @ValKob
      @ValKob 2 роки тому +24

      That's SO cute!

    • @tedsteiner
      @tedsteiner 2 роки тому +9

      Awww that's adorableee 😭

    • @glamourandsugar1067
      @glamourandsugar1067 2 роки тому +9

      How adorable 🥰 I feel the same way - he’s as comforting as these gingerbread cookies 🍪 I love watching too

    • @sweetlikehoney5216
      @sweetlikehoney5216 6 місяців тому +5

      Not “watch the man”😂😂

    • @ComostroTirsoJose
      @ComostroTirsoJose 6 місяців тому +1

      sooo cute. I'm dead.

  • @biendereviere
    @biendereviere Рік тому +6

    I also add a little pinch of ground green cardamom it’s just delicious 😍

  • @unique221809
    @unique221809 Рік тому +6

    Made these today and they are amazing. Need to work on my decorating skills but the recipe is on point. Thank you!

  • @hollyjensen7132
    @hollyjensen7132 2 роки тому

    These is the best gingerbread recipe I ever tried, it’s my only gingerbread recipe now.

  • @danagreen6518
    @danagreen6518 6 місяців тому

    I am inspired to make these cookies after watching your video! Made a couple other of your meals and my wife loved them. I am a 69 yo guy who has cancer but loves to cook. It my joy in my day. Your doing a wonderful service with your channel. Going to order your cookbook at my local bookstore for my Christmas gift to myself! Bravo on the cookie demos! Plus, soups are great for us older folks. Best wishes from the coast of Maine.

  • @CeC372
    @CeC372 2 роки тому +2

    I made these for a bake sale at school and we sold out!!!!thank you John! ☺️

  • @nashiranaicker7156
    @nashiranaicker7156 Рік тому +2

    The cookies COME OUT DELICIOUS
    Love this recipe
    Thx

  • @karineaguiar805
    @karineaguiar805 Рік тому +8

    I just finished my cookies and I'm so happy. Here in brazil, we don't have the gingerbread tradition and every year I envy US people for this, but now I cooked my own gingerbread, which was delicious. Thanks for the recipe and I hope my royal icing will be as great as the cookies. You're the best

  • @tylerneto7966
    @tylerneto7966 2 роки тому

    I love gingerbread cookies. Thankyou for sharing this video.

  • @costicanita7508
    @costicanita7508 2 роки тому +10

    I just made it and they already gone!!! So delicious!!!! Thank you dear John for this beautiful recipe 🎄

  • @michellew.6597
    @michellew.6597 2 роки тому +7

    Can’t wait. Your recipes and tips are awesome!

  • @madamedelite
    @madamedelite 2 роки тому +7

    I've been making gingerbread houses for years as gifts, using an old recipe. But never happy with the floury taste. But when I tried yours this year, wow! My gingerbread houses were so delicious. I taste the spice so much more. Thank you! This will be my go-to recipe for my houses and cookies (which I make from the dough not used for the houses). Thank you so much!

    • @glamourandsugar1067
      @glamourandsugar1067 2 роки тому +1

      That’s a great idea 💡 thanks! Yes it’s essential to have a great recipe like this. Mine is a little simple, but I made an elf cookie puzzle 🧩 with it and it turned out yummy 😋 too

  • @homesteadgamer1257
    @homesteadgamer1257 Рік тому +3

    My daughter and I are making these right now!

  • @carolinemulwa4773
    @carolinemulwa4773 2 роки тому

    Thank you we made our gingerbread cookies following your recipe i and boys were amazed on the outcome.

  • @ehyuen1
    @ehyuen1 Рік тому +1

    This is the 3rd yr I have made this recipe, its seriously soooo good!

  • @samanthab1923
    @samanthab1923 Рік тому +3

    I’m binging all your Christmas 🎄treats. Puts me in the mood ⭐️

  • @Breezy-bv9te
    @Breezy-bv9te 2 роки тому +32

    Made these yesterday, well I started off the day before as recommended, and yes, the dough gets soft pretty quick but the cookies came out Amazing!! My piping skills aren't as good as John's but all in all they looked great for an amateur! Made 3 dozen, I am wrapping these up in colorful green and red cellophane and X-mas plates for a Pre-Christmas get together. Thank you John for this easy Gingerbread Cookie recipe, they are my favorites! 🤗🤗🤗

    • @noorhj86
      @noorhj86 2 роки тому

      Did the same recipe made 3 dozens or did you doubled it
      I have a school bake sale and I want to make them.

    • @mikayladossantos
      @mikayladossantos Рік тому

      @@noorhj86 so how many cookies did the recipe end up making? x

  • @jenc328
    @jenc328 2 роки тому +1

    Just love you John! Been baking constantly all your holiday treats lately..Your recipes are so easy to make.

    • @glamourandsugar1067
      @glamourandsugar1067 2 роки тому +1

      Yes I agree 😊 I love all John’s recipes too 💕🌷

  • @mangoplush1
    @mangoplush1 2 роки тому +6

    Yay! I’ve been making so many of your recipes lately, this is perfect timing! Need to make these asap 😍

    • @simple80ish
      @simple80ish 9 місяців тому

      I read money!!.. haha need glassez

  • @crasicatlady
    @crasicatlady 5 місяців тому

    The recipe is so good commented 2 years ago and this year. So delicious soft and chewy. I'm on my second batch this week.

  • @AlyciaMorales12
    @AlyciaMorales12 Рік тому +4

    i made these from your recipe the past 3 years. EVERYONE wants the recipe! always say it's the best they have ever had. :) i don't even decorate them. i just cut them out as men and gift wrap them plain.

  • @DflyCruise
    @DflyCruise Рік тому +4

    Made these 3 years in a row. It's always so good. Thanks for sharing

    • @DM-sk7od
      @DM-sk7od Рік тому

      do you put 1/2 or 3/4 of molasses? in the video he says 3/4 and in the written recipe 1/2 😊

    • @DflyCruise
      @DflyCruise Рік тому

      @@DM-sk7od I've used 3/4 molasses

  • @freyashipley6556
    @freyashipley6556 6 місяців тому

    These are the best gingerbread cookies ever! I added a soupçon of cardamom--perfection!

  • @lindabranum6686
    @lindabranum6686 Рік тому +2

    Love these cookies! Thanks for sharing your recipes and skills!❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @TheReyes351
    @TheReyes351 Рік тому

    You are such a good instructor! Thank you. I will try it

  • @amena92
    @amena92 2 роки тому +3

    Love your videos, John! Gingerbread cookies are one of my all time favorites ❤️

  • @barbarahodges8835
    @barbarahodges8835 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for this great cookie recipe.

  • @glamourandsugar1067
    @glamourandsugar1067 2 роки тому

    Thanks John 😊 There’s something so comforting about gingerbread cookies - I enjoy making them because they’re so versatile 🍪 Love this recipe 🥳🌸💕

  • @hugelunatic3322
    @hugelunatic3322 2 роки тому +26

    For someone with shaky hands, your decorating is still really, really good! I don't like gingerbread, so I am going to use your sugar cookie recipe instead. Before the pandemic, my work used to have an employee shop night with cookie decorating. As a baker, I had to make the cookies and I always used your sugar cookie recipe!

  • @hyliann_princ3ss690
    @hyliann_princ3ss690 2 роки тому +2

    When I wanna bake something delicious, you are always my go to guy! Thank you so much! Happy Holidays!

  • @solitairelyrics
    @solitairelyrics 2 роки тому

    just made these and they smell delicious! Can not wait to taste them!

  • @ggoannas
    @ggoannas 2 роки тому

    My favorites! Thank you.

  • @rainingskittles6975
    @rainingskittles6975 Рік тому +4

    Making these tonight, as in 11pm. Tomorrow we will decorate our Christmas 🎄 Tree and bake + decorate Gingerbread men while watching The Grinch (Jim Carrey Classic of course!). Looking forward to this new tradition with my family 💕

  • @pizza_chu_7801
    @pizza_chu_7801 2 роки тому

    I’ve never made gingerbread. Excited to give this recipe a try.

  • @belindabenjamin5474
    @belindabenjamin5474 Рік тому +1

    Will definitely make time for this...my little nephew absolutely loves his chef outfit & enjoys getting himself messy in the kitchen🙈 He took me by the hand to get those cookie cutters asked that I'd assist him in making gingerbread cookies... Thanks for the recipe, much appreciated👍

  • @MARCOSRIZZIEPAULA
    @MARCOSRIZZIEPAULA Рік тому

    They look delicious. I'm going to try to make them. Thank you!

  • @lydiaben2848
    @lydiaben2848 2 роки тому +4

    I just made them today they’re delicious 🥰. Thank you.

    • @galaxeando
      @galaxeando 2 роки тому +2

      Did you use 3/4 or 1/2 cup of molasses?

  • @Angel-lz9wp
    @Angel-lz9wp Рік тому +1

    I loved this one I will probably make these

  • @nataliegarcia8364
    @nataliegarcia8364 2 роки тому

    Oh they have a crunch ^.^ I need to make these! Ty for the recipe 💕

  • @Peggy69
    @Peggy69 2 роки тому +1

    Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 sending blessings 🇹🇹. Will be making these soon with my daughter ❤ 🙏.

  • @Destinycruz5115
    @Destinycruz5115 6 місяців тому

    Made this recipe today and it came out amazing thank you

  • @Hirumaenjiru
    @Hirumaenjiru 2 роки тому

    Yay! My friend and I want to make some gingerbread cookies, and then I see this on my feed, thank you! Love your videos!

  • @Dalewt75
    @Dalewt75 2 роки тому

    These worked out great. Can't believe the icing was that easy to make and to use. Thanks dude.

  • @rrivers6491
    @rrivers6491 2 роки тому

    Yesssss thank you 🙏

  • @heatherramirez4650
    @heatherramirez4650 Рік тому

    My 11 year old just made this cookie dough for a school “food truck” day. He picked a “Christmas food truck” as his. He will be taking them to school on Friday. We will be topping a cheesecake/red velvet cake with these! Also making gingerbread houses, and snowflakes as well. I’ll come back and tell you how it goes. I did taste the batter and it was delicious. Letting it chill over night and baking tomorrow evening💕 thanks for the recipe.

  • @TheDuddleyCo
    @TheDuddleyCo Рік тому

    They sound like nice crunchy gingerbread which is what I'm after. I'm going to try this recipe out this Christmas.

  • @melanielablanc-mann1442
    @melanielablanc-mann1442 Рік тому +6

    Dear John, I made these cookies and baked the first dozen today. Well! They were heavenly! I thought I got them from the North Pole! Your recipe was phenomenal and i will only be using that one from now on!! A million thanks for such a good recipe😘😋💞!

  • @mrwebs
    @mrwebs 2 роки тому +1

    halfway through this now, smells amazing and the dough tastes great.
    I was following your website's recipe and just realised you call for cloves but dont actually use it on the dry mix, will follow the video for next batch and compare.
    thanks for sharing!

  • @Eunsil5991
    @Eunsil5991 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the recipe!!!! This is delicious

  • @michellesurprisse1251
    @michellesurprisse1251 Рік тому

    Thank you for helping make it

  • @rachelborne2471
    @rachelborne2471 Рік тому

    Excellent recipe. I've been looking for a good gingerbread recipe for quite some time, this one is a keeper!

  • @ozgedogan
    @ozgedogan 6 місяців тому +4

    I just want to say 'wow.' It was the most beautiful cookie I've ever made in my life. The recipe was spot on, and the cookie dough turned out amazing. I made these wonderful cookies together with my 1-year-old daughter. Thank you ♥️

  • @SM-ce1uy
    @SM-ce1uy 2 роки тому +3

    I'll be making these for Xmas !! this channel never fails, all recipes I've used turned out perfect

  • @sarahioviedo7497
    @sarahioviedo7497 2 роки тому +5

    My kids wanted to do a gingerbread house, but couldn’t find any today so I used your recipe to make it. They came out good! And we’re excited to eat the extra cookies we made with the rest of the dough 😋

  • @thailannguyen2223
    @thailannguyen2223 Рік тому

    wow looks so heavenly

  • @ChickenPermission617
    @ChickenPermission617 2 роки тому

    These sound amazing! Saving to try later.

  • @hyorin4557
    @hyorin4557 Рік тому +1

    I've always heard about these cookies. It's time to try making it ❤

  • @sheisdivine3678
    @sheisdivine3678 Рік тому +1

    cant wait to try these this week!! yesterday i did your poundcake recipe and it came out so gooddddddd thnk you!!

  • @xeneu00
    @xeneu00 2 роки тому

    What a joyful attitude you have there mister! Love it.

  • @jennysjourney02
    @jennysjourney02 2 роки тому

    I just made this cookie dough yesterday 😋.

  • @caglatitizkose2399
    @caglatitizkose2399 Рік тому +1

    They are really yummy thank you 🙏 ❤

  • @ZenoxSC
    @ZenoxSC 2 роки тому

    Just tried the recipe turned out amazing 👌 thank you man

  • @AAGiwahEiffelCHANNEL
    @AAGiwahEiffelCHANNEL 2 роки тому +1

    Ginggerbread cookies look very nice decoration

  • @kashishsakina3086
    @kashishsakina3086 2 роки тому +1

    It's amazing cookies & great decorating.. 😋😋 so yummy.

  • @genevievegr7717
    @genevievegr7717 2 роки тому

    Exactly the recipe I am looking for with easy decoration but so beautiful! Thank you very much! In my family Christmas = Yule log. This year I decide to make the most famous Gingerbread cookies. I have heard a lot about them but never taste or made them.

  • @sophieg8522
    @sophieg8522 2 роки тому +2

    Finally! A recipe that uses more than 3T of molasses for their gingerbread/molasses treats! This is great! I think I will try this recipe :) Thank you!!

  • @susanholtzlander2066
    @susanholtzlander2066 2 роки тому

    Thank you John for the for gingerbread cookie recipe

  • @christinesheppard5759
    @christinesheppard5759 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent shirt choice John! Thanks for the great decorating tips.

  • @thehottottie82
    @thehottottie82 2 роки тому +1

    One simple joy in my life is seeing a beautiful brown bottle of Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon vanilla extract and knowing how much better that recipe is going to turn out.😍🥰

  • @juliarittner3212
    @juliarittner3212 Рік тому

    I did those last year after this recipe and they were SO delicious! A must every christmas for sure! We in Germany have something very similiar called Lebkuchen but those gingerbread cookies are a level up!

  • @esraamahmoud4356
    @esraamahmoud4356 10 місяців тому

    I actually made this recipe and it was exactly like the bakery , so amazing and this is my third time doing it 😋😋

  • @missgirl3410
    @missgirl3410 2 роки тому

    I love spice, sounds delicious!

  • @gbecks3672
    @gbecks3672 Рік тому

    My 5 year old absolutely loved gingerbread men and the cookies. Anything to do with gingerbread 😂 definitely going to make these with him after Halloween 👻 thanks so much!!

  • @autumnbarclay913
    @autumnbarclay913 Рік тому +1

    I have a very similar recipe but there is about a Tablespoon of vinegar added, white sugar and double the cloves ,and only has about 5-6 mins of cooking time (puffed up and tinged golden on edges) they stay soft and chewy. Best done a few weeks before so that the flavors mingle. favorite gift to give.

  • @pf_pfp
    @pf_pfp 2 роки тому

    Hello from Brazil. I'm making this cookie because of you!

  • @Feefarino
    @Feefarino 2 роки тому +1

    I love gingerbread: D