Gingerbread Cookie Recipe with Our Signature Whole Grain Pastry Flour

The holiday season is here, and there’s nothing quite like the sweet, spiced aroma of freshly baked gingerbread cookies filling your kitchen. Whether you’re creating holiday memories with family or simply treating yourself to a delicious snack, these gingerbread cookies made with our signature Whole Grain Pastry Flour will take your baking game to the next level.

Why Use Pastry Flour for Gingerbread Cookies?

Before diving into the recipe, let’s talk about the benefits of baking with soft white wheat—the star ingredient of our signature pastry flour. Soft white wheat, unlike the hard red wheat typically used for all-purpose flour, has a lower protein content. This results in a finer, more delicate texture in baked goods. When you use our Whole Grain Pastry Flour made from soft white wheat, you get:

• Tender, light texture: Soft white wheat creates a finer, more delicate crumb in cookies, making your gingerbread cookies perfectly chewy and soft—ideal for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

• Enhanced flavor: The soft wheat gives the cookies a subtle, smooth flavor that lets the spices shine without being weighed down by a heavy, dense dough.

• Better consistency: With its lower protein content, our signature pastry flour helps prevent overworking the dough, which can lead to tough cookies. It’s a win for your gingerbread every time!

  
  

  

  
  

Soft Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

Makes 12 Small-Medium Size Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups of our Signature Whole Grain Pastry Flour

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1 large egg

• 1/4 cup molasses

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Signature Pastry Flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.

4. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla: Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. The dough will be a little soft, but that’s expected. Don’t worry if it feels slightly sticky.

6. Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking and ensures they stay perfectly shaped.

7. Roll and cut cookies: Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thick. Use cookie cutters to create festive shapes like gingerbread men, stars, or trees.

8. Roll in sugar: Gently roll each cut-out cookie in the granulated sugar to give them a nice shimmer.

9. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden. Keep an eye on them; they can bake quickly, depending on the thickness.

10. Cool and decorate: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled, you can decorate them with icing or enjoy them as they are!

    
    

The Final Touch: Soft and Flavorful

With our Signature Pastry Flour, your gingerbread cookies will have the perfect balance of softness and flavor. They’ll be tender yet sturdy enough to hold their shape while decorating, with just the right amount of spice to remind you of the holidays.

This holiday season, treat yourself (and your loved ones) to gingerbread cookies made with the finest quality pastry flour. Baking with soft white wheat ensures your cookies are not only delicious but also have a delicate, refined texture that will make your treats stand out at every holiday gathering.

Happy Baking, and may your holidays be full of warmth, joy, and delicious cookies!