Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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  • čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
  • 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 Před 2 lety +1132

    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 Před 2 lety +61

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

    • @buenabel2325
      @buenabel2325 Před 2 lety +9

      Thank you, this worked :))

    • @beatm6948
      @beatm6948 Před 2 lety

      It worked!

    • @beccahwest4008
      @beccahwest4008 Před 2 lety +5

      Thank you, Martha Stewart taught me that first tho

    • @zoerebecca9483
      @zoerebecca9483 Před 2 lety +4

      can you use maple syrup instead? 😭😭

  • @johnniesvendsen17
    @johnniesvendsen17 Před rokem +26

    John ...is my GO BAKER/COOK on CZcams... 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!!

  • @riannagupta6478
    @riannagupta6478 Před rokem +131

    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 Před rokem

      Ilike your ginger cookies and made made for Christmas

    • @alejandrar.9496
      @alejandrar.9496 Před rokem +1

      I tried that and failed

    • @novaexx6587
      @novaexx6587 Před rokem +1

      ​@@alejandrar.9496 Why? What happened?

    • @lupeiniguez3879
      @lupeiniguez3879 Před 8 měsíci

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

    • @RandomStranger0
      @RandomStranger0 Před 8 měsíci +2

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

  • @monetjohnson273
    @monetjohnson273 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +9

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

    • @monetjohnson273
      @monetjohnson273 Před rokem +1

      @wellahlookyhere Nope.

    • @nisanteoman4115
      @nisanteoman4115 Před rokem

      Hey, are u fridge them 4 hours really?

    • @nattlv3404
      @nattlv3404 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hi ! How many pieces of cookies for 1 recipes?

    • @Sponggybobbie
      @Sponggybobbie Před 9 měsíci +1

      Can you make without molasses?

  • @reneehughes7860
    @reneehughes7860 Před rokem +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

  • @phoenix2.020
    @phoenix2.020 Před 2 lety +57

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

  • @Holmer188
    @Holmer188 Před rokem +24

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

  • @brimalvin
    @brimalvin Před rokem +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!

  • @jengentry06
    @jengentry06 Před 2 lety +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!

  • @leapfrogthedog
    @leapfrogthedog Před rokem +13

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

  • @hannahmcgarry
    @hannahmcgarry Před rokem +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 Před rokem +4

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

    • @hsf8908
      @hsf8908 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @colorfulwater5070
    @colorfulwater5070 Před rokem +2

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

  • @lindacorrea1737
    @lindacorrea1737 Před rokem +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.

  • @lisar5135
    @lisar5135 Před rokem +2

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

  • @karenruvalcaba1080
    @karenruvalcaba1080 Před 2 lety +3

    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!!!!

  • @sewatweaty5549
    @sewatweaty5549 Před 2 lety +14

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

  • @AndySaenz
    @AndySaenz Před rokem +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. 😋

  • @juliebrandenburg5125
    @juliebrandenburg5125 Před 7 měsíci +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!!!!!

  • @madamedelite
    @madamedelite Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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

  • @unique221809
    @unique221809 Před rokem +6

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

  • @olympiabee
    @olympiabee Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +24

      That's SO cute!

    • @tedsteiner
      @tedsteiner Před 2 lety +9

      Awww that's adorableee 😭

    • @glamourandsugar1067
      @glamourandsugar1067 Před 2 lety +9

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

    • @sweetlikehoney5216
      @sweetlikehoney5216 Před 7 měsíci +5

      Not “watch the man”😂😂

    • @ComostroTirsoJose
      @ComostroTirsoJose Před 7 měsíci +1

      sooo cute. I'm dead.

  • @vampiredetective
    @vampiredetective Před 2 lety +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

  • @WARRIORofHARDCORE
    @WARRIORofHARDCORE Před rokem +13

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

    • @helen097
      @helen097 Před rokem

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

  • @CeC372
    @CeC372 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @costicanita7508
    @costicanita7508 Před 2 lety +10

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

  • @karineaguiar805
    @karineaguiar805 Před rokem +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

  • @PoopaJEM
    @PoopaJEM Před rokem +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 Před rokem

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

  • @karenrezuk5471
    @karenrezuk5471 Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem +3

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

  • @mangoplush1
    @mangoplush1 Před 2 lety +6

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

    • @simple80ish
      @simple80ish Před 10 měsíci

      I read money!!.. haha need glassez

  • @AlyciaMorales12
    @AlyciaMorales12 Před rokem +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.

  • @danagreen6518
    @danagreen6518 Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @melanielablanc-mann1442
    @melanielablanc-mann1442 Před rokem +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😘😋💞!

  • @hollyjensen7132
    @hollyjensen7132 Před 2 lety

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

  • @homesteadgamer1257
    @homesteadgamer1257 Před rokem +3

    My daughter and I are making these right now!

  • @biendereviere
    @biendereviere Před rokem +6

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

  • @DflyCruise
    @DflyCruise Před rokem +4

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

    • @DM-sk7od
      @DM-sk7od Před rokem

      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 Před rokem

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

  • @barbarahodges8835
    @barbarahodges8835 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for this great cookie recipe.

  • @sarahioviedo7497
    @sarahioviedo7497 Před 2 lety +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 😋

  • @michellew.6597
    @michellew.6597 Před 2 lety +7

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

  • @carolinemulwa4773
    @carolinemulwa4773 Před 2 lety

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

  • @ehyuen1
    @ehyuen1 Před rokem +1

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

  • @samanthab1923
    @samanthab1923 Před rokem +3

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

  • @hyliann_princ3ss690
    @hyliann_princ3ss690 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @belindabenjamin5474
    @belindabenjamin5474 Před rokem +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👍

  • @nashiranaicker7156
    @nashiranaicker7156 Před rokem +2

    The cookies COME OUT DELICIOUS
    Love this recipe
    Thx

  • @crasicatlady
    @crasicatlady Před 6 měsíci

    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.

  • @glamourandsugar1067
    @glamourandsugar1067 Před 2 lety

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

  • @Breezy-bv9te
    @Breezy-bv9te Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

      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 Před rokem

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

  • @mrwebs
    @mrwebs Před 2 lety +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!

  • @jenc328
    @jenc328 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @ozgedogan
    @ozgedogan Před 8 měsíci +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 ♥️

  • @amena92
    @amena92 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @hugelunatic3322
    @hugelunatic3322 Před 2 lety +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!

  • @heatherramirez4650
    @heatherramirez4650 Před rokem

    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.

  • @lydiaben2848
    @lydiaben2848 Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @galaxeando
      @galaxeando Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @SM-ce1uy
    @SM-ce1uy Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @pizza_chu_7801
    @pizza_chu_7801 Před 2 lety

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

  • @sophieg8522
    @sophieg8522 Před 2 lety +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!!

  • @sheisdivine3678
    @sheisdivine3678 Před rokem +1

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

  • @solaceseries
    @solaceseries Před 2 lety

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

  • @thehottottie82
    @thehottottie82 Před 2 lety +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.😍🥰

  • @lindabranum6686
    @lindabranum6686 Před rokem +2

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

  • @Angel-lz9wp
    @Angel-lz9wp Před rokem +1

    I loved this one I will probably make these

  • @TheReyes351
    @TheReyes351 Před rokem

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

  • @Destinycruz5115
    @Destinycruz5115 Před 7 měsíci

    Made this recipe today and it came out amazing thank you

  • @tylerneto7966
    @tylerneto7966 Před 2 lety

    I love gingerbread cookies. Thankyou for sharing this video.

  • @nataliegarcia8364
    @nataliegarcia8364 Před 2 lety

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

  • @hyorin4557
    @hyorin4557 Před rokem +1

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

  • @Dalewt75
    @Dalewt75 Před 2 lety

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

  • @Eunsil5991
    @Eunsil5991 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the recipe!!!! This is delicious

  • @MARCOSRIZZIEPAULA
    @MARCOSRIZZIEPAULA Před rokem

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

  • @Peggy69
    @Peggy69 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @esraamahmoud4356
    @esraamahmoud4356 Před rokem

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

  • @TheDuddleyCo
    @TheDuddleyCo Před rokem

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

  • @ChickenPermission617
    @ChickenPermission617 Před 2 lety

    These sound amazing! Saving to try later.

  • @freyashipley6556
    @freyashipley6556 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @Hirumaenjiru
    @Hirumaenjiru Před 2 lety

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

  • @rainingskittles6975
    @rainingskittles6975 Před rokem +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 💕

  • @jilllopate4029
    @jilllopate4029 Před rokem

    Made these and received major compliments! The only thing was I live in Florida and cutting the cookies worked for five minutes before dough was too soft. I made some gingerbread men and some round cookies.

  • @caglatitizkose2399
    @caglatitizkose2399 Před rokem +1

    They are really yummy thank you 🙏 ❤

  • @ggoannas
    @ggoannas Před 2 lety

    My favorites! Thank you.

  • @anniethestar7243
    @anniethestar7243 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks so pretty and delicious!

  • @AAGiwahChannel
    @AAGiwahChannel Před 2 lety +1

    Ginggerbread cookies look very nice decoration

  • @ZenoxSC
    @ZenoxSC Před 2 lety

    Just tried the recipe turned out amazing 👌 thank you man

  • @rachelborne2471
    @rachelborne2471 Před rokem

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

  • @thailannguyen2223
    @thailannguyen2223 Před 2 lety

    wow looks so heavenly

  • @juliarittner3212
    @juliarittner3212 Před rokem

    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!

  • @gbecks3672
    @gbecks3672 Před rokem

    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!!

  • @jasmera9889
    @jasmera9889 Před 2 lety

    i tried and it was the best gingerbread cookie I have ever made ( and i have tried at least 5 other recipes)

  • @genevievegr7717
    @genevievegr7717 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @CupcakeCulture
    @CupcakeCulture Před 2 lety

    Have been watching your videos and love how you present your recipes in a fun manner!

  • @xeneu00
    @xeneu00 Před 2 lety

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

  • @christinesheppard5759
    @christinesheppard5759 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @luciepham596
    @luciepham596 Před rokem +1

    these were absolutely delicious 🎉

  • @missgirl3410
    @missgirl3410 Před 2 lety

    I love spice, sounds delicious!

  • @skzmakemestay
    @skzmakemestay Před 2 lety +18

    I made gingerbread cookies for my classmates and they loved it so i was planning to do again. Will definitely try your recipe, thank you for describing recipes in the best way. I love your channel and videos a lot and appreciate your hard work. Have a good day❣️

    • @calbee.add1ct141
      @calbee.add1ct141 Před 2 lety +2

      omggggg im doing that too! it’s for tmr tho so i can only proof them for 4 hours rather than overnight but i hope i can finish them in time!!

    • @skzmakemestay
      @skzmakemestay Před 2 lety

      It's great! I believe that you will do the best and they'll love it🧡

  • @stevendeffren9876
    @stevendeffren9876 Před rokem +2

    I wish gingerbread man cookies were sold year round. That is my absolute favorite cookie to eat. It sucks that it's only available for 1 month. But because of this video, I can have them year round.

  • @lizardlady69
    @lizardlady69 Před 2 lety

    They were a hit! Thanks for the great recipe!