Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

[@PerryCuda]

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]

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

[@buenabel2325]

Thank you, this worked :))

[@beatm6948]

It worked!

[@beccahwest4008]

Thank you, Martha Stewart taught me that first tho

[@zoerebecca9483]

can you use maple syrup instead? 😭😭

[@johnniesvendsen17]

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

[@monetjohnson273]

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]

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

[@monetjohnson273]

@wellahlookyhere Nope.

[@nisanteoman4115]

Hey, are u fridge them 4 hours really?

[@nattlv3404]

Hi ! How many pieces of cookies for 1 recipes?

[@Sponggybobbie]

Can you make without molasses?

[@riannagupta6478]

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]

Ilike your ginger cookies and made made for Christmas

[@alejandrar.9496]

I tried that and failed

[@novaexx6587]

​@@alejandrar.9496 Why? What happened?

[@lupeiniguez3879]

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

[@RandomStranger0]

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

[@reneehughes7860]

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

[@leapfrogthedog]

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

[@phoenix2.020]

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

[@madamedelite]

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]

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

[@karenruvalcaba1080]

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!!!!

[@brimalvin]

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!

[@lindacorrea1737]

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.

[@sewatweaty5549]

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

[@karineaguiar805]

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

[@juliebrandenburg5125]

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!!!!!

[@zahidayub1531]

Helo how are you

[@VinVin_31]

@@zahidayub1531 No

[@hannahmcgarry]

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]

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

[@hsf8908]

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

[@Breezy-bv9te]

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]

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]

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

[@jengentry06]

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

[@Holmer188]

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

[@colorfulwater5070]

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

[@danagreen6518]

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]

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😘😋💞!

[@rachellewaite7869]

About how many cookies would you say the recipe made?

[@hugelunatic3322]

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!

[@costicanita7508]

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

[@AlyciaMorales12]

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.

[@olympiabee]

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]

That's SO cute!

[@tedsteiner]

Awww that's adorableee 😭

[@glamourandsugar1067]

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

[@sweetlikehoney5216]

Not “watch the man”😂😂

[@ComostroTirsoJose]

sooo cute. I'm dead.

[@ozgedogan]

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 ♥️

[@zahidayub1531]

Hi how are you

[@heatherramirez4650]

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.

[@MegaAnisa101]

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

[@biendereviere]

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

[@WARRIORofHARDCORE]

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

[@helen097]

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

[@Snow-l4y]

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

[@CeC372]

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

[@DflyCruise]

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

[@DM-sk7od]

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]

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

[@unique221809]

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

[@rainingskittles6975]

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 💕

[@hollyjensen7132]

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

[@sarahioviedo7497]

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 😋

[@belindabenjamin5474]

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👍

[@AndySaenz]

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. 😋

[@crasicatlady]

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.

[@PoopaJEM]

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

[@vampiredetective]

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

[@freyashipley6556]

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

[@lisar5135]

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

[@judyweeks3]

I don't normally like gingerbread cookies but these are delicious! I am in my 60s and heen baking for a long time. Your recipies are the best!

[@galaxeando]

Hello! How much honey did you use?

[@judyweeks3]

There is no honey in this recipe. I followed the recipe as written

[@mrwebs]

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!

[@autumnbarclay913]

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.

[@Tanner-y2k]

I like how you dont try to hide things and actually explain how the liquids dont emulsify and how the dough gets soft fast.

[@colorfulwater5070]

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

[@skzmakemestay]

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]

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]

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

[@FreshyKanal]

OH PERFECT, was just looking for this, what a coincidence this got uploaded recently

[@carolinemulwa4773]

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

[@ehyuen1]

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

[@anhelinaalkhalili1527]

Tried today this receipt and I am gonna tell you it's a tremendous one❤just in UAE kinda difficult to find molasses I used sweetened condensed milk instead.

[@Iamhome365]

Would never think of using that!

[@sarahbanda155]

❤ I just made your gingerbread cookie dough. The best part was scooping the dough into (2) gallon ziploc bags and being able to roll out the dough without messy clean up and it’s ready to cut for tomorrow 🤩

[@tarar6926]

Brilliant! I'm going to do this. 🎄

[@lydiaben2848]

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

[@galaxeando]

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

[@samanthab1923]

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

[@michellew.6597]

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

[@xeneu00]

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

[@hyliann_princ3ss690]

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

[@christinesheppard5759]

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

[@AAGiwahChannel]

Ginggerbread cookies look very nice decoration

[@pol4rr238]

Love your channel and I really appreciate that you give the weight in grams. I’m in the UK and we always weigh everything.

[@homesteadgamer1257]

My daughter and I are making these right now!

[@jasmera9889]

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

[@sophieg8522]

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!!

[@pedroffzzola]

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

[@esraamahmoud4356]

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

[@kashishsakina3086]

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

[@jonathanflores5840]

1:49pm December 12 2021 in the Philippines finally i found one of the best cookies this is what i have been waiting for finally its a new recipe from you and this is the best cookies for my birthday after Christmas thanks for sharing this best recipe of cookie God bless

[@virginiahoward2404]

Thank you for your advice on a less puffy (more easily cracked/breaking) hint. Leave out the baking soda!. I had not done this in years, found a recipe and the results were great. Then I could not figure out why after beautify iced (getting better) they would crack. Speed forward to a few weeks ago, after I had finished my (cracking daily) cookies, I decided the check if you had a recipe since once again, repeat performance, even though I am a convert to weighing everything, it happened. Okay, I still had ingredients, whipped up the dough w/o baking soda. Perfect, they made it to Hawaii! My Maui Merry Christmas Hula and Happy Honu Hanukkah! Best of all you had a Koulourakia recipe and as a first gen Greek America they are the best recipe ever.

[@karenrezuk5471]

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 🎄

[@m.m9759]

Best cookie recipe ever

[@jilllopate4029]

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.

[@victoriashelton1466]

John I just Made these yesterday after 5 hrs of chill time with my little helpers. They taste so good but they spread alittle more than yours . I am wondering if I should try overnight next time . I def will try pre rolling the dough out more . My kids also slowed down the cut out process alittle bc #boymomlife so maybe the dough got Too warm ? Taste was spot On ! Thanks John !

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[@stevendeffren9876]

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.

[@simonevaneeden3898]

Just finished baking, soooo delicious, switched the molasses for treacle, worked great. Going to decorate with family nect week, lookinh forward. Thank you so much for sharing all your recipes and tips, when i need a recipe i search yours first🎉🎉🎉❤

[@TheBulldog1909]

i switched my molasses for black treacle and when baking on upper middle shelf they didnt crisp to well and tasted a bit to bitter

[@TheDuddleyCo]

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

[@claireli2694]

I love gingerbreads

[@rindin100]

Made these yesterday & they were a big hit! Thank you for sharing this yumm recipie ❤ I’m a new subscriber now ❤❤

[@Cloudy2clarity]

Excellent cold weather tip ! My room temperature in Edmonton is … arctic. I keep the eggs in my pocket and heat the bowl so the butter doesn’t cool.

[@funeralgiggle3771]

Eggs in your pocket? You’re a step away from a sitcom joke! 🥚

[@Dalewt75]

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

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[@leonitaukshini9846]

Love it! Best gingerbread cookies I found on youtube 🎉

[@eighthoneknowsjesus9197]

Very similar to the recipe I use, but I add fine ground black pepper to mine. Adds a nice spicy kick. I probably go a bit heavier on the spices too.

[@pauscleanliving839]

Yesssssssss!!

[@tylerneto7966]

I love gingerbread cookies. Thankyou for sharing this video.

[@Destinycruz5115]

Made this recipe today and it came out amazing thank you

[@Feefarino]

I love gingerbread: D

[@Feefarino]

I love his videos

[@AndySaenz]

I made Rosanna Pansino’s recipe, and it was delicious. Now I want to try his recipe!

[@jenc328]

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

[@glamourandsugar1067]

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

[@mangoplush1]

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

[@simple80ish]

I read money!!.. haha need glassez

[@dlarummunuk3361]

360 gr flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp salt mix them ------------- 170 gr room tempature butter 165 gr sugar 80 ml molasses 1 egg vanilla mix them step by step pour them into flour mixture and mix spread it on a stretch film and leave it in frige overnight shape them preheat the oven 180C and cook for 10 mins

[@SM-ce1uy]

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

[@thethriftyfawn]

So delightful! 😍

[@gbecks3672]

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!!

[@MichaelMorritt]

Perfect timing!

[@MaiRaven3]

Love these cookies and your shirt. Happy holidays!

[@sheisdivine3678]

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

[@thailannguyen2223]

wow looks so heavenly