Question 1

Could I use this gingerbread for building gingerbread houses?

Accepted Answer

It might be possible, but I wouldn't recommend it. This gingerbread cookie dough bakes up pretty soft, so it wouldn't make the most structurally-sound building material.

Question 2

Can I use royal icing to decorate these instead?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! I just use a quick icing from powdered sugar and water for ease. If you want to go all out with royal icing, go for it!

Question 3

How long are soft gingerbread cookies good for?

Accepted Answer

When stored in an airtight container, these cookies have lasted at least two weeks on my kitchen counter. For longer term storage, consider storing the cookies in the freezer.

Question 4

Why don't you cream the butter and sugar together first?

Accepted Answer

These cookies are made via the reverse creaming method, which coats the flour in butter and prevents gluten development. This helps the cut-out cookies hold their shape without puffing up or out too much.

Question 5

Can I chill the cookie dough overnight anyway, even though it's a no-chill recipe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this recipe rolls out nicely when chilled, too!

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Gingerbread Cookies

Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes

Pomegranate Mojito

Pomegranate Margarita

Pomegranate Mocktail

Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Pomegranate Cosmopolitan

Lemon Madeleines

White Chocolate Pomegranate Macarons

Linzer Cookies

Pomegranate Sorbet

Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth

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