December 13 – Gingerbread recipe for the Advent season

Gingerbread recipe for the Advent season: through the Christmas season with love and indulgence! Christmas time without gingerbread? Unimaginable! These spicy-sweet delicacies are the heart of the Advent season and a wonderful treat for young and old alike. With this recipe, you can conjure up succulent gingerbread that not only tastes delicious, but also makes your home smell wonderful. Perfect for a cozy afternoon or as a gift from the kitchen. Ingredients for about 20 gingerbread cookies:

• Ingredients for the Dough:
  • 1 1/4 cups honey
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon gingerbread spice (or a mix of ground ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • A pinch of salt
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk

  Ingredients for the Glaze:

  • 3/4 cuppowdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice or water
  • Optional: melted chocolate, chopped nuts, or colorful sprinkles

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  Instructions:

  Prepare the Dough:

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the honey, brown sugar, and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the gingerbread spice, cinnamon, and salt until frothy.
  3. Mix in the cooled honey-butter mixture.

  Combine Ingredients:
  4. Gradually add the flour and baking powder to the wet mixture, stirring to combine.
  5. Add the milk if the dough feels too dry, kneading until a firm, smooth dough forms.
  6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour (overnight is better).

  Shape and Bake:
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters (stars, trees, hearts) to create shapes.
  9. Place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until set but not too dark.

  Decorate:
  10. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice or water until smooth. Decorate the cooled cookies with the glaze, melted chocolate, nuts, or sprinkles as desired. Let dry completely before storing.

  Store:
  11. Keep the gingerbread cookies in an airtight container. They stay fresh for weeks and their flavors improve over time.

  Enjoy baking! This recipe is perfect for creating festive treats with a personal touch. 🎄🍪

Tips for your gingerbread:

• Individual touch: add finely chopped nuts or dried fruit to the dough.
• Spice mix: Experiment with spices such as nutmeg, cardamom or cloves for a more intense flavor.
• Gift idea: Wrap the gingerbread in cellophane bags and embellish them with Christmas ribbon – a lovely gift!

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