Gingerbread Cookies No Molasses

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Gingerbread Cookies No Molasses.

1. Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

3. Step 3

   Add the egg to the mixture and continue to beat until it becomes light and fluffy.

4. Step 4

   Mix in the dark corn syrup and grated orange peel until everything is well combined.

5. Step 5

   In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.

6. Step 6

   Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the creamed butter mixture until fully blended.

7. Step 7

   Shape the dough into several balls, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.

8. Step 8

   On a floured surface, take one ball of chilled dough and roll it out to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.

9. Step 9

   Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the remaining dough.

10. Step 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.