Fall in love with this recipe: Bake now for soft gingerbread cookies by Christmas

Christmas isn't complete without homemade gingerbread cookies! They're not just tasty, they're a feast for the senses, filling your home with a delightful aroma that's truly synonymous with the festive season. If you haven't made them yet, now's the time, and we have the perfect recipe that guarantees both taste and tenderness.

Christmas gingerbread cookies are a holiday tradition. It's not just about their delicious taste and inviting smell, but also the quality time spent with family as you create these festive treats. The shared memories, joyful atmosphere, and of course, the culinary delight of these delectable cookies when made correctly; all combine to form an integral part of the holiday experience.

The recipe we are about to share with you is a classic one. The balanced combination of honey, sugar, cocoa, and butter results in the perfect taste profile for these festive delights. In addition to their taste, the cookies will impress with their aesthetic appeal, making them the ideal ornaments for your Christmas tree.

Ingredients:

• 8.8 oz of honey,
• 5.3 oz of sugar,
• 3.5 oz of butter,
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa,
• 2 tablespoons of gingerbread spice (homemade if possible!),
• 21.2 oz of flour,
• 0.5 oz of baking powder,
• 2 eggs,
• a pinch of salt.

1. Place the butter in a pan on low heat and allow it to melt. Stir in honey, cocoa, gingerbread spice, and sugar. Heat gently, making sure not to burn the mixture, then set aside to cool.
2. Once cooled, add in eggs, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix all the ingredients together until a dough forms. Transfer the dough into a bag and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the dough from the freezer and roll it out until it's about 0.4 inches thick. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the dough, place on a baking tray lined with baking paper, and bake in an oven preheated to 395 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-10 minutes. Let them cool before decorating with icing. Bon appétit!